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TheSuperNerd:
The Midfield: A little analytical viewpoint based on eye test and other observations made overtime from recent showings in the past 1 year+

We are getting to that point where we would have the following Midfield double pivot options in our Arsenal with each serving distinct functions depending on the opposition.

A). Capped:

1. Ndidi-Aribo: (Speaking on reality) Guarantees world class DM shield in Ndidi, Ball carrying, smooth transition from midfield to attack, and top notch late arrival in the box.
Aribo is the best among our MF options at arriving late in the box to bag a few goals.
Only problem is we don't get enough creativity from deep in this combo and there is little visionary lines-breaking passing when up against a deep defensive block.
This combo Guarantees goals than constant creativity against certain oppositions due to Aribo's knack for getting forward rather than playmaking.


2. Ndidi-Etebo: (Speaking on reality) Guarantees Workrate and energy in the middle but the defect is there is little ball transition and both lads will almost likely mirror each other in most functions.
Etebo is always the busiest in this combo but he doesn't do the most important job of a CM well..... Ball carrying. He is more of a ball retention expert.
Against certain highly Physical sides, this combo will strive and get results for the most parts but against a Top ball playing side this "similar-functions" combo struggles.
Additionally, Etebo can also get forward and have shown that a few times with goals to show for it but I maintain that Aribo remains Lord among our options when it comes to a CM arriving late in the box.


3. Ndidi-Onyeka: (Speaking on potential) Likely to guarantee Mad Workrate and Insane Defensive shield, box to box energy, good ball transition, pressing all over the field, but creativity will largely depend on the #10/Support striker and Wingers plus a few moments of brilliance from balls won in the high press by Onyeka and Ndidi's long passing from deep (which comes not so often but when it comes, it can cause problems for oppositions).
Potential defect is this combo is that they could struggle to create through the middle.


B). Uncapped*:

4. Ndidi-Alhassan*: (Speaking on Potential) Likely to guarantee World class DM shield, Top defensive coverage all over the pitch, insane workrate, excellent ball transitions due to the presence of a genuine ball playing Midfield dictator in Alhassan, creativity from almost all over the pitch due to Alhassan's quick thinking on the ball combined with his Constant High press, Midfield possession control.
Alhassan also can get forward but none does that better than Aribo.
Potential defect is hard to spot in this combo... Alhassan's High Cerebral Midfield plays and passing ability is also highly complemented by his insane energy and mad workrate. Time will tell.


5. Ndidi-Nwakali*: (Speaking on potential) Likely to guarantee top DM shield, Good defensive positioning, excellent switches of plays as both are long ball experts, decent workrate, excellent ball transitions due to the presence of a bonafide ball playing Midfield dictator in Nwakali, lines breaking creativity from deep, Midfield Possession Control.
His dead ball ability is also the best among the midfield options. Etebo is another who can have a go from freekicks but Nwakali still edges.
Potential defect here is that Nwakali could have a drop in defensive concentration/level and that could take its toll on Ndidi if not checked in time within observed period.

Fabuloski:
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TheSuperNerd:
Merci Sir Meliforme....

TheLoneCitizen:
We are learning from the best, sir. You.

typicalgamer:
This has brought a totally different perspective to the table. Now I won’t blame him anymore

jihday:
unfortunately I think you’ll have to manage Ekong, he’s our highest rated defender

typicalgamer:
I clearly stated my issue is about Henry, I’m not measuring Henry and Moses cxck

TheLoneCitizen:
Yes he has fine passing, good ball control, lightning speed.

He has improved significantly from last season, his decision making is better (must still improve) and he now shoots more.

But Onyekuru packs more in his arsenal than any Nigerian winger, so unfortunately he has to play backup.

typicalgamer:
I agree 100% that these things happen.

But they coach see them in training 3 times a day, if he has that spark he would have gotten his chance.

chrisooblog:
yes he's right Simon is our most efficient winger. other than musa no other SE wide man has more assists than him

typicalgamer:
I’m not talking about Moses here !!!

PurpleHouse:
Nobody has said he's a superstar. We only say when it comes to super eagles, him supposed dey bench Simon and even Musa. It was his desperation to please Rohr that made him made many wrong choices in picking his club. Cut the dude some slack. Simon's career has benefitted greatly from his romance (preference) with Rohr, you can't say that about Henry or Ejuke.

typicalgamer:
Guy calm down Henry onyekuru na flop

Dude can’t cut it in a bad team like Monaco

At this age still bouncing around ( it’s not easy to be fair)

But the guy is not a super star or the next coming of a great dribbler he’s just average at best l. And he’s not proven on top leagues.

Samueltemi337:
currently Simon is still better than ejuke and Henry


Henry could not even survive in a league Simon is bossing

TheLoneCitizen:
Ejuke is good, but is far from the finished product. Same with Chukwueze.

Both players very strong in their dribbling, but extremely basic in other aspects.

There are better candidates for both wings.

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Luthben:
Na my prediction be that
I may be wrong but Awoniyi will likely score more than osimhen this season
Make we dey look sha

Samueltemi337:
when we have Osimhen

Truidstar:
We are blessed with abundance of riches in mad talent. This boy dey ball.

Ppogbae:
Moses Simon assist vs Metz...


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See slick goal!

andrew444:
I prefer osimhen to Tammy but I still rate them on same level .

Do you believe that iheanacho is a better finisher than these 2 ?

Are we ready for this arguement ?

andrew444:
We where talking about Tammy on that post

andrew444:
Meaning he is even trying to say osimhen is better .

andrew444:
Then you don’t know your club

No be the same club wey sign top class striker like Werner ?

Is Osimhen better than Werner ?

When it comes to striker issues at Chelsea Na to just Siddon Dey look

No be Tammy score 15 epl goals and the following season Dem purchase Werner

A club will only refuse to sign a player like lukaku when they only have a world class striker there

Now the point is if osimhen is playing at Chelsea they will still sign lukaku unless osimhen can guarantee 20 epl goals in his first season ,Chelsea no get patient with any player ,especially if them purchase you with big money .

andrew444:
His opinion should be respected

You can see that he still said he will pick osimhen over Tammy

Reasons best known to him

12large1:
tammy is a better finisher but osimehn is a better overall Striker. Personally, I will pick osimehn over tammy.

BascoVanVeli:
Al Ahly have signed Percy Tau from Brighton.

TheLoneCitizen:
There's no record of this at all, mate.

Although I just learnt that he moved to Eupen from Qatar as a striker.

But Manager, Jordi Condom, moved him to the wings to accommodate Mamdouh Silas. The rest...

TheLoneCitizen:
Who tried Onyekuru at different positions, Mel?

Subzero047:
It would make him more versatile for a start