₦airaland Forum

andrewbaba44:
I would have said liverpool would beat them, but liverpool are away so they might draw

Consider the fact that the Ox just got injured, VVD had a muscle injury scare then consider that Mane, who I think is their best player by far, has not exactly had any period of rest this season(even during the international break) then you will agree that Leicester can and should punish Liverpool. And Barnes is out injured so no one would be missing sitters for Leicester

komekn:
They actually got flogged today.

The 3-1 score line doesn't reflect the true dominance of Man city today. It was if I'm right 10 shots to 1 by Leicester.

I am now afraid for Leicester they don't have strength in depth. If Vardy get suspended or injured then thier season effectively over.

Thier next few games crucial l dont them ending the season as no 3 in the table. I see the big boys catching up on them irrespective of thier 10 point lead.

I really don't see Liverpool beating them. Around the 75 minute mark, Leicester effectively started conserving energy for Liverpool and considering Liverpool played 120mins plus the inevitable fatigue that comes with traveling all the way to Qatar, well I really believe that Leicester will not lose to Liverpool.

TheSuperNerd:
In the post you quoted, I clearly stated he created more chances this season and threw in key passes after that. He had made a good number of key passes this season on the overall and has clearly created a fantastic number of chances per game this season. So what changed?

The Chuks I have watched this season is a lot better than the last. He still have some rough edges but he is certainly stepping up.

So this is the detailed stats from their match today.

https://1xbet.whoscored.com/Matches/1394257/Live/Spain-LaLiga-2019-2020-Villarreal-Getafe

Now, if after reading this you still think he had any end product in this game then I think we will just agree to disagree. He had a 7.1 rating, simply because he completed 5 out of 5 dribbles, his dribbling stats are still wonderful, that isn't the bone of contention, the problem here is that someone pointed out that playing beautifully (tricks and dribbles) won't cut it, then you erroneously said he has been putting up nice numbers in the end-product stat area, that is statistically false as I have shown you now(in case you don't understand whoscored, the other zero beside his key passes shows that he also created zero chances in the game, effectively laying to waste your second claim at least for the match today, maybe if you want I will sit and calculate all the chances he has created over the past few games, I have the time this week).

So finally, the dude who said he doesn't have an end product is actually right, and on the contrary, his end product has reduced this season. Not to mention that his shots, on and off target has reduced too( he has 7 shots on and off target in the La Liga this season according to whoscored), pass accuracy is another thing. The only thing that remains, and which he has actually improved, is his dribbling and I applaud him for that. But that really isn't the stuff of world class players.

TheSuperNerd:
But he has started the last three or so... And I have watched enough of Chuks this season to know his decision making has improved a notch compared to his breakout season amd not just jumping on isolated stats.

Since the season began, he has made a good number of key passes and most importantly he keep creating good number of chances per game either for himself or his teammates. Facts I got not just by running to Whoscored but takimg time to watch live.

I have actually not missed a single Villarreal game this season. When you mentioned that his decision making has improved I was genuinely shocked, obviously I didn't want to counter you with 'what I watched', rather I quickly brought out the facts to back up my claims. Now you have changed it to chances per game instead of the key passes. I will find those ones too and show you, he really hasn't been impressive this season. Maybe one or two matches here and there but his entire season has been.....

Meanwhile let's agree that a winger for an attacking team like Villarreal, having an average of 1 key pass per game is absolutely poor. Let us also agree that a player who has not managed to complete 90mins IIRC in a team like Villarreal hasn't exactly been having a good season.

TheSuperNerd:
Relax. We keep hearing this talk but the facts is Chuks create more chances with each passing game and making key passes which are also tantamount to effective attacking plays/results.

Uhm, according to whoscored he had absolutely zero key passes this game. As a matter of fact, his key passes this season have been worse. It really isn't a coincidence that he is either not finishing games this season or not even starting them.

https://1xbet.whoscored.com/Players/363665/MatchStatistics/Samuel-Chukwueze

BascoVanVeli:
U do know Omeruo played right back against Algeria. He can also play more than one position. Since Awaziem has been playing Omeruo has more assists than him. Omeruo is better on the ball.

Shouldn't be an argument really. Omeruo is wonderful on the ball, started off as a RB for Ado Den Haag, you can't be a RB if you can't play the ball very well, in fact most RBs are better ball players than DMFs. Even at Leganes last season, Omeruo was the main guy passing out of the back, their defensive record is there for all to see, showing that he didn't make too many mistakes.

Odunayaw:
One moniker I've missed seeing here. Where u go

My brother eh, we have two weeks break for Christmas. The junior resident doctors and the interns are taking care of business so I am back for now

maidaboi:
welcome back doc

Thanks Man, I have always been around though

Starboytwo:
how is osihmen average for now? With his stats this season I don't think you should call him average

I don't think anyone should say Oshimen is average, except you don't have any internet connection or you are still in 2016. Definitely not world class but he is certainly a level or even two above average.

Triniti:
why nff no dey sell these Super Eagles merchandise? They would make tons of millions selling these to Nigerians. Abi Nike no dey weigh that option?

Nike pays the NFF for the right to sell them, although the NFF most likely gets a percentage. I don't know what you mean by Super Eagles merchandise but I know you can buy even our training kits from reputable online stores.

profmathsland:
I have been observing this thread quite so well and only comment occasionally but I must say it seems you just don't want to get off Nerdie's back simply because the young man exposed you to be some hard core Tammy Abraham Fanboy who would probably stand with Tammy over the Super Eagles.
I just clicked on that post Nerdie quoted and it dates to as far back as August 2018 and from that timeline, he was having this conversation with Charlesemeka85 who didn't see Holland qualifying for Euro 2020.
So I ask, wetin concern you for nerdie's post? Can't you just let the young man be and post your own? Many of us enjoy that young man here so much okay so if you are jealous, go spray it somewhere else. Thank you.

TheSupernerd, please ignore Joebie. He is obviously a troublemaker which is quite surprising seeing how he normally minds his business.


**Back to ghostmode**

There is rubbish, there is nonsense, there is nonsense talk, there is rubbish talk and then this.

charlesemeka85:
Ezenwa's involvement with the team is as a back up goalie. Since he has been inactive how many games has he played for the super eagles?

Carry your sentimental excuse shift abeg.

So your problem is not 'inviting' inactive players but playing them?

safarigirl:
Na ceremonial invite at this point. When Uzoho was injured against Brazil, Rohr fielded an 18-year old Okoye ahead of him

Man wasn't even in the last matchday squad

Who cares if it is ceremonial or not? Does he not receive his match day bonus? He does, thousands of US dollars for that matter. If your defence is that it is a ceremonial invite then that is just rubbish.

charlesemeka85:
U see am, and he was invited continously in the team. Chai 9ja who do us this thing? always living in the past.

I lost all hope on the guy when he struggled to get games at lowly rated vv venlo few seasons ago.

If he flops in Huesca, next stop for him will be the norwagian 2nd tier

His biggest problem is believing that he has arrived when he is yet to even start

Nna, Ezenwa has been inactive for possibly close to four months and yet he still gets invited. So don't make it seem like only Nigerian coaches invite inactive players, I mean Rohr does that every other international break and we all look sideways.

Icon4s:
Michael, welcome back! Good to have you here again.

Komekn was not just referring to this current crop. He made a generalized statement.

Well if that is his point then that really is rubbish talk filled with emotive prejudice

Philosopher1979:
That is the problem. These foreign born or European players are overrated and simply have more opportunities. The Zambian team we defeated had higlly rated players in these Leagues. Abeg make we hear word. For example, someone born in Ajegunle might be more brilliant than a Harvard graduate, he might just need a chance.

Are you sure this your Mwetu is better than Kelechi Nwakali or Taiwo Awoniyi?. It's all a question of perspective. The problem is that normally, a player is expected to peak from the age of 25 and so players develop at a different rate also some players are simply not given a chance to express themselves. For example, Kelechi Iheanacho scores everytime he plays, yet the coach benches him. Being in a good team or league is sometimes about luck.

Yeah, right.

andrewbaba44:
You and this your english league one hyping

Can you listen to your self saying most u23 players in africa cant cut it in an epl academy

If i combine players that are under the age of 23 from naija ivory coast and co you go begin find excuse

I think he means the current U23 teams and not really every African player below 23 and if you look at it from that angle he may not be that wrong. I mean Nwakali couldn't even cut it at the Portuguese Segunda and yet he is starting games for our U23 which means he is better than all we have on the bench and that is saying something about how poor the team really is.

But what you are saying is different. I mean Chukwueze is U23 and will definitely cut it there, but he isn't in the present U23 team, note the difference.

BascoVanVeli:
So una want to turn Etebo into Onazi bah? I remember the talk, Onazi is too harsh, bla bla bla. Las Las Ndidi made rash mistakes and everybody looked the other way.

In the GWG jersey, Etebo is a better, no, way better player than Ndidi. If anyone should be at risk of dropping either to the bench or out of the team, based purely on output in the past 2 years then it should be Ndidi and it isn't arguable

Eartquake1:
Read before you start accusing falsely

Keshi said same, but you didn't believe him. So now because it is coming from a white man it suddenly makes sense! That you have watched a player for a year means he is suddenly worthy?

jihday:
Hmmmmm, trouble is brewing

No wonder he invited that dude from Bulgaria, he has to pay the bills. Now we can all see what Keshi was passing through when he was owed for six months and he ended up inviting some really poor names.

BascoVanVeli:
This is just embarrassing and I feel it is the biggest problem in our football even bigger than age cheating. Reporters using their podium to spread propaganda. Complete biased nonsense

I read the piece and I just cannot believe the nonsensical analysis coming from Solace. For goodness sake Etebo has been an upgrade on Ndidi since the world cup and yesterday was no different. Even if anyone has to sit, definitely has to be Ndidi

andrew444:
If yakubu scored that goal against Korea it will make it 2-2 right ?

What makes Nigerians think that the other penalty will come and it will make it 3-2 ,dem no no say if yak score that goal the dimension of the game go change and we fit no see penalty

Most naija football fans know nothing and are confused set of people

And you are one of the enlightened few right?

Bolowolowo:
The commentators are stating that we underperformed at this tournament and we just played to “get by and win”.

Thoughts?

Spot on though

elyte89:
Let's wait and hear from d him


Baba with d famous line,NACHO needs to stay under Rodgers and SOAK UP lessons from him during training

Na that soaking up dey vex me pass self

AIG07:
*FINITO* In TheGoodJoe's voice.

@Mickael2 Thanks for bringing this here. You've put an end to this age long argument. Can you put Guardiola words in bold and colors for everyone to see... This statement is monumental!

I hope we can now rest. 5years no be small thing.

Na old hands go understand what you just said now. I go make am bold join

BascoVanVeli:
So after all these years na Pep come settle this matter wonders will never end

Trust him to come with another angle

Sorry if I am drifting away from today's match but....this is what Pep himself said today.


"West Ham created problems, had chances
and played good. After the summer time,
after most of them having just four
training sessions, it is normal to make
mistakes, but is it good! It is better to see
it in the games than in training sessions;
training is fake, not real, and when you
play against a real opponent, that is the
best way to improve.

Cc theGoodJoe, why have you then been telling us that training is what improves a player when Pep himself has pointed out that trainings are fake? This should be a sound advice for all players moving this season, don't go to a club just to go there and train, go to where you'd be sure of regular playing time. Finito

edi287:
Will you say ball playing ability? Because going by that, Ndidi should be a CB then.
Awaziem is much better on the ball than he gets credit for imo.

I am not saying he is poor, just that Shehu is a better passer

Earthquake2:
Ok maybe you don't watch Balogun or you don't know these players I mentioned

And for your information Onazi is the most decent passer among the carpenter crew

How will I watch Balogun when he is effectively either warming the bench or not even in the match day squad, then the game against Chelsea his pass led directly to a goal. I am not judging him based on that but saying he is a better passer than Ogu or Mikel Agu is false. I repeat the two of them are better passers than Onazi that I know, not necessarily better midfielders, far from that

Drtega:
We always take our games seriously even against Madagascar although we thought to give game time to some players. We are well motivated to win against a Tunisia who are ranked higher than us”.

” This team is still very young & deserves to continue together. I think we will see all 23 players play even though they might not start


Which one b ranked higher than us

He has already given an excuse for any potential loss. If we lose, Tunisia is ranked higher, if we win, great. I don't know what to call that man

edi287:
You are aware Awaziem started out as a DM right?

Very much aware. But when you drop something, the ability regresses.

Besides there us a good reason why he was removed from that role, you can guess

Earthquake2:
Onazi, Ogu, Joel Obi, Mikel Agu

He isn't a better passer than all these players except maybe Onazi and that is because his style of play doesn't require that