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Ola Aina.

Good win. We worked for it but we were great second half.

Mikel needs to either play as a regista or be benched. He brings a calming presence to the side but we need that further back.

-Iwobi is a 10. That is where he should play from now on. With the emergence of Samu, we don't need him out wide.

- Our front 4 should be Ighalo with Musa - Iwobi - Samu behind. Onyekuru as back up to Musa with Simon and Kalu competing with Samu.

- Line up today wasn't bad. Player roles was an issue. Etebo should've played further forward to make runs in behind instead of Mikel who lacks mobility.

- Musa had a great cameo. Will be obviously starting the next match. It's great we can bring in someone similar like Onyekuru from the bench.

Onauchu was underwhelming but we didn't utilize his height. He didn't get too many crosses to be far. Ighalo is still by far the better option.

Good 3 points and well done to Rohr. His only mistake was starting Mikel as a 10. His subs were spot on and at the right time.
Bring on the next game...

Ighalo is our best striker. Find a better striker or chop sand if you disagree.

Musa on for Mikel. Good sub.

Bring on Onyekuru now!!

So Rohr puts the only player that can in behind further back while we're lacking incision and movement upfront.
Is it a fucking must to play Mikel as a 10?? Rohr is starting to piss me off.

SerVik:
I have zero doubts about xavi's understanding of the game, where I have little doubts is his ability to recognize talents.

I have seen so many xavi interviews where he called some average midfielders his heir, and how they possess 'barca DNA.'

Sure he has alot to learn, he just recently received his UEFA coaching license and I think he has been given the coaching role in his Saudi Arabian club. Let's see how it goes.

But bro, if you're going to feel that way about xavi based on what he said, how did you feel about Henry when he said he started learning how to play football under guardiola?

Henry has Pep's balls deep down his throat. I was shocked when he said that. Wenger was the guy who practically made him the striker he was.
I can understand praising Pep's tactical acumen but that was just plain dick riding.

klexycole:
Baba no won unleash all his weapons of mass destruction at once.

Lol. But Musa can come in last 10 - 15 minutes instead.

nelszx:
If this is anything to go by; our XI vs Burundi
4-3-3 formation
Looking forward to seeing what Chukwueze will do today.

I would've started Onyekuru. He need someone to make runs in behind. I guess that will Etebo.

TheGoodJoe:
Why I feel Xavi will be exceptional is simply his in depth understanding of the philosophy. You can not impact what you do jot understand. Keep in mind as a midfielder, he led Barca a number of times in orchestrating the play.

You will not find a better person who understands the philosophy in depth as Xavi. Which makes him clearly the best person to pass it on.

As long as Xavi can teach a team to keep the ball for a long time just as he did and his understanding of formidable attackers to use the chances, the possibilities are huge.

True. Let's see what he does with Barca B when the time comes...

comodo:
Good news: Kalu has received all clear to participate by CAF medics.
Bad news is, many SE players are still down. Musa, Ighalo, Balogun, Shehu, & others not mentioned yet. Like Aina. Waiting to confirm his fitness tho. Periwinkle don tie wrapper my pipu.

Na Rohr won't risk it. He has already said he'll start the fitness players.
So Samu and Onyekuru/Iwobi will most likely start

Earthquake3:
He doesn't do it frequently as De bruyne or Ozil to warrant a comparison

Controlling a game or giving the final ball?? If it's giving the final ball - the likes of Cesc and Ozil are better at that than Xavi too.

SerVik:
If this argument is about who the better footballer is, it is clearly dinho. His talent level was off the charts.

If however, it is about who understands the game more, then it is xavi all day everyday. xavi's understanding of the game is second to none. His utilization of the concept of time and space was a delight to watch.

Let me put it this way. If xavi and ronaldinho where to go into coaching, who do you think would make the better coach?
Xavi is guardiola level brilliant

Agree but I don't think he'll be a great coach. Being a great coach isn't solely about understanding the game but being able to impart that knowledge on players.
I also haven't forgiven him for saying Henry was just a physical player and lacked technical ability. Let's not forget he has bigged up a number of flops i.e Samper, etc.

Earthquake3:
Even Jorginho can do that

What sets Xavi out is doing the simple pass as well as keeping an eye upfront for movement for a through pass

Don't compare Xavi to Alcantara pls

Thiago can do that but not at the level of peak Xavi. I think that's what TheGoodJoe is talking about.

andrew444:
Congo ke

If wan bissaka was not good enough he should be playing at afcon

Dude knows he will make England squad soon

He started off with Congo's U20 team (played just once sha) till he switched to England.
He'll have a tough fight on his hands benching TAA sha.

andrew444:
Wan bissaka and Maddison good sha

Yep. Bissaka is a monster at one on one defending. Congo needs to tell us how they let that guy slip through their fingers.
I sha heard he started off as a striker/winger till they tried him at RB in training and my guy caged Zaha all day.

peterd53:
Wait how old do you think Thiago is? Thiago is yet to achieve wat Xavi achieved at Thiago present age. Get me Thiago compilation thus far. I’m waiting

He said similarities in skillset and not actual quality.

jihday:
our youth football is better than theirs

Players in their U21 like Maddison, Wan Bissaka, Foden, etc would break into Super Eagles first 11.

TheGoodJoe:
We are not talking of class but similarity. We can not compare Xavi and Thiago Alcantara in class but they are similar kind of players.

Agreed.

OMANBALA1:
Etebor is not a better 10 but he is a workhorse. I mean, Iwobi couldn't play against Europeans and now you think he can play the ever physical African team.

Additionally, Etebor was our best dribbler in the world...So, yes , he can dribble and run with the ball.

I never said Etebo couldn't dribble. Infact him being a great ball carrier is the reason I like when he plays in the middle.
However he isn't a better number 10 than Iwobi.

charlesemeka85:
but you believe burundi will win us?

I believe they can get a draw if we're not careful.

Curtisaxel7:
By the way, let's talk about Iwobi for a bit. Sentiments aside, that guy doesn't fill me with confidence at all.

His shooting is pathetic, ditto his long passing abilities, his goal sense below par, aerial ability is zero, ball control average at best....the only thing he has going for him is his one-two passes and once in a blue moon accurate defence splitting pass.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm a big Iwobi fan and I wish him the very best but if I were in Rohr's shoes right now, I'd play Etebo as 10 ahead of Iwobi.

Your thoughts?

His ball control is not average - it's above average. He is also a good dribbler/ball carrier.
He needs to work on his finishing and consistency. His decision making isn't that bad - just not consistent enough.
Etebo is not a better 10.

jihday:
Samuel kalu suffered a heart attack in final training session today, he's currently receiving treatment in a hospital. state of health unknown

This is beyond terrible. I hope he recovers soon enough

idonhammer:
Cooperate beggar....

Broke scammer...

idonhammer:
I am here enjoying my life ..anuofia go and die...ewu apiri amu.

Foolish clown and you think I'm not?? At least I don't steal from people and use government as an excuse.
Sooner or later - you will get what's coming for you. Akpa amu Di ka gi.

idonhammer:
Bas.tard son of a homeless dunk father..fuc.k u idi.ot.

Your ancestors have been cursed to be morons. We need that judge from Mississippi to dish out 90 year jail sentence to clowns like you.
Your descendants will be scammed a million times more than your victims.
I can't wait for the day you get put in jail and your rectum gets stretched out like a rubber band...Onye Iberibe.

idonhammer:
Mr. Innocent

Shut up brain dead fool. Get a life instead of stealing people's hard earned money.
Go and scam the politicians that have made your life the way it is.

dayveed1:
You're mad.. Are you clean? May death locate every CORRUPT person in your family, young or OLD, Male or Female..

Cybercrime is bad yes! Don't be an hypocrite!

You are an slowpoke. Typical brain dead scammer.
May your mother, sister and Grandmother die of heart attack like the victims of your role models.
Stupid fool - if you mother was the one getting scammed - you'd have this same mindset? Bastard!!

Just 6 months?? I can EFCC are just using these guys for show.
First attempt or not - this is bullshit. They should be getting much harsher sentences that'll make them think twice before they ever touch a laptop.

Joebie:

People will just wake up and spouting bullshit. I bet you that guy has never watched the NPFL before.

I heard eurosport might be showing the game today.

AnalQueenluci:
hmmmmm

Interesting username you've got...