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andrewbaba44:
When I say a player is not improving it doesn’t stop him from playing well in some games you dig ?

You should know all these things

Chuks just Dey Where e Dey like that

I no blame am because e no get competition

Samuel Chukwueze is improving in leaps, especially in team play as i have noticed and listed inter alia

Mobility He covers more grounds unlike before.

Defense contribution: He makes more tackles and tracks back more often., putting less pressure on his fullback
and thereby releasing the fullback to participate in the attack as well.

Passes and passing range: These areas have also seen improvement.

The formation we played against Benin and Lesotho, leashed our wingers, and did not give them the orientation they needed to perform.
4-4-2 will not bring out the best in our wingers.
Onyekuru and Chukwueze tried.

TheSuperNerd:
Yes ofcos. A clear cut big chance which should be buried but fired straight at the Goalkeeper or somewhat brilliantly saved is counted as a big chance missed.

For example, the chance Zaidu created for Henry Onyekuru in the game vs Benin Republic which was brilliantly saved by that "Devilish Goalie" Allagbe of Dijon is counted as a Big Chance... That we missed.

That means the quality of the opposition should also be put in perspective.

ChrisKels:
I know there is more to being a striker than just goals, but please tell "what is more to finishing than just goals".
I wanna learn

There is more to finishing than just goals.

Quality of the opposition.
Ability to score from very tight to nearly impossible angles.

etc.

TheSuperNerd:
Yes. It can be debated. But right now, for the season in context, I think Onuachu edges.

And yes, goals is not all there is when it comes to finishing which is why I introduced another factor called "Big Chances missed". Onuachu have missed less compared to the other big goals banger of Europe and sometimes comparatively, he has missed less and scored an avalanche of goals in more games played compared to some of the rest.

Osimhen is a fantastic finisher but Onuachu edges now.

The big chances missed, does it involve goalkeeper saves?

TheSuperNerd:
You are very observant sister and this is what I am here to put a stop to.

Osimhen is Nigeria's undisputed #9. He has over-earned his starting shirt. 5 goals and 5 assists. 10 direct goals contributions to the Team's total of 14 in the entire AfconQ final round is not moi moi.

He is the Monster Machine for very fantastic reasons and our best all round striker.

Onuachu is the better finisher, I admit but that is all he has over Osimhen now. Meanwhile, Osimhen is the complete package.

Onuachu being a better finisher is debatable.

There is more to finishing than just goals.

I remembered vividly in the last AFCON tournament, Rohr refused to feature Chukwueze, Osimhen and Onyekuru, on the excuse that they are too showy. Fans started complaining, and the caterwauling grew louder with chukwueze proving that he is better than the wingers Rohr was parading.
Osimhen showed glimpses of what he could do, Same with Onyekuru.

Rohr should please indulge our viewing pleasure with a front trio of Chukwueze Osimhen and Onyekuru.

smartsmith0907:
He was on a career threaten injury for the Serbia,Poland and England....i remembered talking to him to redraw from the team and try to take of himself from this injury as he was newly signed by benefica but his patriotism and his love for the team won't let him do such...he will always be my best RB for the team anytime anyday.... He is not even fully (100%) fit yet.

Really?

JohnBullMySon:
Reflexes is Okoye. I can prove it.
1. Meanwhile what is stability?
Seems Uzoho's looks is deceiving you guys.

1b. By the way, don't you think there's a reason Ajax want Okoye to replace Onana?

2. Secondly how did you come to the conclusion that Uzoho reads the game better as well as marshalling defence line?
Is it because of how he shouts during corners?

1. Stability in line with the idea i want to purvey is the ability to absorb pressure, without committing errors.

1b. He has what they are looking for, and it can be anything, and everything.

2. Study closely the goals the both conceded and you will conclude for yourself who marshalls the defense better and why the shouting helps.

Gammfreak:
In my own decision ..
Via Ebuehi vs aina:.
If the game plan is to score more goals going forward, ebuehi is better going forward.
If the game plan is to defend fully, aina myt be better

For you to say this, It means Ebuehi is better., because he is even better at defending.
I admire his footwork.

Ebuehi is a natural fullback and understands the fullback role.
He appears to have been built for that role.
His transitions are seamless, and he is more assured on the ball.

safarigirl:
So, we had Okoye man the post against Benin, and Uzoho man the post against Lesotho, with both goalies keeping clean sheets.

First of all, I am glad we have risen from the ashes of Akpeyi and Ezenwa, but I would genuinely like to know what you guys think of both players and the possibility of rotation between them.

Bear in mind, when I say 'rotation', I don't mean the way Enyeama and Ejide were rotated, but something with a little more equity. I genuinely feel like Ejide was shortchanged a lot in the team, because of Enyeama's brilliance, so, while I acknowledge how much of a legend Vincent is, I do feel a bit for Ejide.

So guys, what's your take on the Maduka-Uzoho GK rotation? If you can include their performances in the last two games in your analysis, factor their strengths and weaknesses, it would also be appreciated.

Cc: icon4s, Supernerd, andrewbaba44, Fabyom, Kog45, subzero047, terzurum5, and other forumites.

PS: If anyone thinks this should be a standalone topic outside of this thread, also signify.

Thanks

Uzoho should be ahead in the pecking order, bringing into appraisement the following:

Ability to read the game - Uzoho

Reflexes. - Debatable

Stability. - Uzoho

Ball distribution and passing. - Okoye.

Marshalling the defense line. - Uzoho

Who else will argue that Aina is better than Ebuehi.

Anayo, showcasing his inexperience.

Ndidi my man, Mr Octopus.

Good assist from Onyekuru.

Onuachu my man.

Senegal losing to Eswatini

Funny Indeed.

TheGoodJoe:
Nice movement during play. Impressed with Ebuehi and his foot works.

Ebuehi is the best RB we have at the moment.

The same with Onyekuru, as the best LW at the moment.

Iwobi should mind midfield positions.

maidaboi:
Pepe over Kalu, Henry and Simon And Zaha over Chuks

Henry over Pepe,
Chuks over Zaha.

Argue until your tongue drops to the floor

edi287:
You blame Jardim for him not succeeding in France?

Sometimes things like those, happen.
I blame no one.

damagnificentusb:
what happened in france?

If you want to know to what happed, a little research won't hurt.

forgiveness:
Onyekuru struggled at France but Moses won his team best player of the season and still winning motm.

Moses is ahead of Onyekuru holistically speaking.

You know what happed in France, but you want to argue.

JohnBullMySon:
I did not say Onyekuru is very inconsistent. I said Moses is more consistent and reliable than him. First of all, Onyekuru has not cut it at the higher leagues. Secondly, comparing Moses and Onyekuru performances side by side for the last three years will help you get my point better.

Moses Simon is not more consistent and reliable than Henry Onyekuru.

Talking of reliability

Do you know what it means to be touted as reliable.
It means to be told to win a match, and you go ahead to perform as instructed.
The same can't be said of Moses Simon at any level.
Moses Simon may have scored winning goals, but anybody can score.

Talking of consistency

Many considerations can play to the anterior when it concerns consistency.
The coach at Monaco was under pressure to salvage things and will only utilize options and tactics he is very familiar with, that's the reason why the likes of Ben Yedder and Slimani flourished under him, but Onyekuru. Onyekuru is not a midfielder and the coach wouldn't deploy him as an ST or SS.

Another instance of inconsistency was at Galatasaray, Turkey. When he was being tried at different play positions before they let him be, owing to how good he can be.

damagnificentusb:
so monaco's coach is not a top coach?

It was very clear, Onyekuru doesn't fit into his pattern and plan.

Onyekura is not a midfielder. Even when he manned the LM, he gave an assist.

andrewbaba44:
It’s nothing like low self esteem

It’s what will happen

I don’t like deceiving my self like most of you

You are the one deceiving yourself unlike most of us

How can someone be living in a fool's paradise and still be chanting "I don't like deceiving my self".
Reposing on facts on ground we have every cause to believe.

You are taking pessimism to another level and you are doing it well.

JohnBullMySon:
Onyekuru shows flashes of brilliance, Moses is very consistent and more reliable.

It's like we value only talent and neglect hardwork and consistency here. This is why I usually rate Onuachu.

Onyekuru inconsistent? Tell me more.

We are talking about Fatih Terim's weapon against Fenerbahce.
Onyekuru is special.
He just needs a top class coach that will unleash him.

And dude is becoming more humble.

12large1:
I think we played well today irrespective of the scoreline. We created chances, hit the cross bar, shots on targets despite already qualifying with 2 games to spare. The most impressive player on the pitch was "Zaidu" and ironically he is the only one playing at the last 8 of the Champions league. - The exact reason why I always advocate for our players to play at the best clubs in the world. There's Quality and there's Quantity.

Ola Aina was disappointing I was one of his biggest advocate at RB but if he keep playing this way, he will remain a back up to ebuehi and Awaziem at rb. Akpoguma at RB is a No no

Zaidu - MOM for me was world class today

Ekong and Balogun were shaky, uncomfortable with the ball but sadly there are no better replacement for now so we have no choice

Chukwueze - Disappointing talented but unprofessional.

The best players on the pitch today

1) Zaidu MoM
2) Onyekuru I was very impressed by him and to me he is better than Kalu, Simon, at LW

Good dissection.

I keep saying it. Onyekuru is the best we can afford at LW

andrewbaba44:
Victor osimhen yes

But Wait till you see sadiq umar play okay or has he been capped before that I didn’t noticed ?

We need more than just a finisher.

I don't need to see Umar play in SE before envisaging how well he will fit in.

Kai, No Ikechukwu Ezenwa on the list

We really do not have the kind of players that will play to Onachu's strength. Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar remains our best striking options.

andrewbaba44:
Una don Dey mock adarabioyo with own goal because e don talk say e no go play for naija abi

I am not mocking him.

I was just saying he was exceptional yesterday scoring the only goal that made the difference.

Subzero047:
Which scoresheet?

He singlehandedly won the match for Tottenham.

Was that supposed to be his first EPL goal?

So Tosin Adarabioyo was on the scoresheet yesterday. The goal that made the difference.