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lovewins:
Athletico Madrid didn't even qualify from Spain. They finished 4th last season. Paris FC were knocked out during the qualifying stages.

alright... thanks

Jodera:
I understand but we need to look at the human aspects too and that's what I feel you're neglecting.

Let's assume you're Arteta,

1..What justification do you have to drop your captain?
2.. If you can't trust your captain to start one of the club's biggest match, why make him captain of your team?

You're talking as if you started supporting Arsenal last year.
You should know benching the captain is not a strange thing here. Arteta sef can relate.

Anyway, whoever plays tomorrow is Ok. I just want them to get the job done. Hopefully Ten Hag will do his magic against City but I doubt. The matchup of Haaland against Martinez I cracking my rib right now...

zuchyblink:
if you see reality as hate this space is not for under 18, strictly +18

Exactly why a teenage section should be created for your likes because what you posted is nothing close to reality.

lovewins:
3 Nigerian players will be participating in the UEFA women's champions League;

Asisat Oshoala
Christy Ucheibe
Halimatu Ayinde

only 3? That's poor.
I was thinking they're more than that.
Are Ajibade and Nnadozie not participating?

Jodera:
To be honest, I don't think he's poor the way we're making it sound. Granted, Zinchenko is more technical than him but Tierney isn't poor in ball holding. I'll just say he's a different variety to Zinchenko

I agree.
But by being poor all Tierney does is backpass or Sprint to the byeline and deliver his trademark cross
At least, look front, look side too....

Jodera:
Lol, it's really strange like you said

One, Ode doesn't really perform in big stages.
Two, Vieira is kinder sharper and more instinctive. His shots might come handy too.

Just saying

zuchyblink:
if you prefer sentiments and emotion over reality, this space is not for you.

If you prefer hate and disgust over reality, this discussion is not for you.

lovewins:
We have 11 persons vying for President of the NFF. 3 of them are members of the current board.

Musa Amadu, Christian Emeruwa, Peterside Idah, David Doherty, Adam Mohammed, Shehu Dikko, Seyi Akinwunmi, Gusau, Suleiman Y-Kwande, Amanze Uchegbulam & Abba Yola.

At the end, the best candidate will not win.

Subzero047:
I got it horribly wrong on this guy

Boris Johnson

Not only you bro...I was one of those Arsenal's fans who questioned his signing.

zuchyblink:
My take on Nwakali
Physicality x
Work rate x
Speed x
His strengths are not enough to compensate his deficiencies.

Andrea Pirlo kinda lacks the 3 things you mentioned yet he was one of the best DLPs in football. I stand to be corrected though.

Make una allow Nwakali rest. The guy is at least putting more effort this season.
Infact, you sef should rest. E don do

iamoyindamola:
Wow you will blame zinny against man u

maybe he meant Leceister match.

I know it might look strange but I will start Vieira ahead of Ode on Saturday if I were Arteta.

Jodera:
Lol, if White can hold Zaha, I believe it's a done deal for Arteta to start White to hold Son

I also prefer Tomi. Apart from both being Asian, White might be too aggressive for Son which may earn him unnecessary yellow card(s) and fks. Tomi understand Saka better and helps more in build up.

Jodera:
Tierney or Zinchenko for NLD?

With both fit to play against Spurs, who do you guys prefer to start.

My Opinion: I'll prefer Tierney to start over Zinchenko. Tierney is a good defender and a better defender than Zinchenko. He's not also bad going forward have we've seen couple of times against big teams. Moreover, Spurs are always deadly on the counter and most of their games this season doesn't involve Midfield play, so Zinchenko wouldn't be so needed to give us that Midfield advantage.
Son, Kane and kuluveski/Richarlison are known for pace, counter and getting in behind. Who better to stop any of those 3 than for Tierney on the left flank?

So what's your take guys, who would you prefer?
Blueraydick, Iamoyindamola, Roland17, Spy360, Mostob, ObaIgwe1, DaveP, Akinbahm, Jencejyde.

I'd go with Zinchenko even though Tierney seems better defensively. Spurs is a counter attack team and I think they look susceptible when chasing the ball so we need to hold the ball. Zinchenko will also be a plus during our build up.

Jodera:
Hmmm...
Well, I'll start watching more closely then

While he's not a bad defender, I feel more secure and comfortable with Tierney than Zinchenko whenever opposition attacks us.

Tierney performance during Aston Villa and Brentford was outstanding. And his usual cross spamming have reduced this season

Same here too. I'm more comfortable with Tierney than Zinchenko. Tierney is faster and better defensively but his ball holding is poor.

Amedino99:
I feel uzoho's view was blocked by the players in his front which may explain why he dived late.

probably....we can't rule that out but he already fumbled with the corner.

BlueRayDick:
Smith-Rowe will be out for a long while

Had high hope for this guy. I was even tipping him to make the England squad for world cup. 10 goals from Midfield/wing in EPL is not a mere child's play. Unfortunately, injury is limiting him.

ghettokid1:
he might start coaching...

I don't think so. Mikel is a family man.

Spy360:
Conte is a very experienced and smart coach. He will come up with many schemes to outwit Arteta.

Arteta must be at his best in terms of game management. Spurs are very good on the counter attack. The best in PL for me especially with Son and Kane. Playing a high line will be stupid. We have to spread the game and keep a low block. Spurs are bad facing a low block

I can't say more.

Gbam!
Mark out Kane and Son and the best way to do that is to deny them spaces. With Partey and Xhaka in Midfield, we should be fine there. Then Jesus and Martinelli should be able to do the job up top.

The headache is
White or Tomiyasu
Vieira or Odegaard

As for the onyeka argument, what if he had moved into the 'centre position' (according to our super analyst) in an attempt to block the shot and ended up deflecting the ball into our net or block the goalkeeper's view rather and Uzoho went the wrong way.

SMH

To be very honest, this thread has really changed. Probably the reason some monikers are no more regular here again.

There was a time some top figures in Nigeria football do grace the thread occasionally. I, personally have learnt a lot from civil football discussions and arguments on this thread.

By this time, we should be nominating committee members for our end of the year Nairaland football award yet we're engaging in an unnecessary argument with an adulterated kid who has refused to grow up. I mean, we all agreed to 'jump and pass'.

Let's go back to football abeg.

charlesemeka85:
Teams that will do well in Qatar

Argentina
France
Portugal
Brazil


Surprise team of the tournament will be Switzerland

Flop of the tournament England

Best African team Senegal

Remove France please... Apart from the winner's curse hovering over them, their team is not as strong as before.

Samueltemi337:
Argentina won't even get to the semi finals


Uruguay and Belgium will play the finals

Uruguay and Belgium? Argentina has better chance than both.

Precaution again

typicalgamer:
The way they rate nwakali you’ll think he’s carrying his team on his back

Like that guy na wash

hmmm... Comrade, I no dey there o.

If you watched the match truly, give an honest assessment.

zuchyblink:
How can you beat Switzerland with Pedri and Gavi in midfield.

The same midfield trashed and battered a Midfield made up of Modric, Casemiro and Kroos. Spain lost but Pedri and Gavi should be blamed?

Roland17:
This one has never returned to us from a national team assignment without an injury

Make Dem tie am bandage...we can't afford to lose him go that Spurs match

lordofstrings:

U say
No be small pro max
my vawulence comrade

charlesemeka85:
i no Dey watch laliga 2 games

Saw the final score online

alright bro

isan:
Why can't they play together ? They are lot of old legs in that mildfield already

They are all playing the same position.

charlesemeka85:
So nwakali team later draw against Tenerife? Nawaoo

how was his performance?

IDENNAA:
If he was crappy and no one wants him he will be the first to report to SE camp , get a number 10 and people like Charlesemeka and co will worship him.

That's when you will hear him talk about how he has been dying to represent Nigeria, how much he loves Nsukka-made Okpa, how his favorite colors are Green and white.

Nonsense