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Paul Pogba with Anthony Taylor

MrTA:
Seems like you're expecting magic. I truly hope you're right even though I share none of your confidence.

I am not expecting even a Miracle to happen! I'm much sure we are picking up at least a point!

^^^^^

Chill! We ain't gonna lose to Liverpool! All our Players are fit! The injured ones are back! And I trust Jose Mourinho to choose right Players for the Game!

Mourinho has learned his Lessons from his first big Game as Manchester United Manager - against Manchester City!

He got it wrong with his first Eleven, though he made fruitful changes in the second half, but it's already over!

I trust him to do the needful against our Arch-Rival! United can't afford to lose to Liverpool. It's a game we much at least pick a point!

tbaba1234:
Bologna Balogun just started training after injury so he is most likely not fully fit for the bench. That makes the recovery of Victor moses and Success more remarkable.

Anyway, i agree with you... time is too short to experiment a new formation for Algeria but it is something that could be tried in friendlies before we face Cameroon in Uyo.

Fixed!

Tbaba1234 - You do not need to defend the indefensible! Kindly call a Spade a Spade! Messi was fit to play against Deportivo, yet he was introduced as a Sub!

Who is fooling who?! Moses and Isaac are very fit! They feigned the Injuries simply to avoid being injured while on international duties; because they are gradually gaining grounds in their respective Clubs!

EOD!

Napoleon55:
we r not going to play 3-4-3 because we don't have the right players for such formation,is too risky. But even if we do play 3-4-3 now,we won't b disgraced by Algeria or any team in the world.
No matter how bad SE might have played in the past, I haven't watched a match they were completely disgraced since the game against Denmark. I repeat,no team can disgrace us in the world talk less of Africa. We will beat Algeria 3-0 or 3-1.

I've got the points I need!

I did enjoy the analyzes and individual opinions on 3 - 4 - 3, but in reality the Formation won't work for the Super Eagles.

We ain't in Europe, rather in Africa. You can't expect our Players to train just for few Days to the Match and do miracle with the proposed Formation.

Some Fans are trying hard to include Moses in the Golden Generation, but is he really want to be part of, same as Success?!

I checked on the Lineup of Mainz 05 and couldn't see Balogun on the list! Alas! Moses enjoyed 90mins of football, Success played for 89mins - and these are Players just returning from Injury!

Nigeria is blessed with a huge Pool of talented Players at the moment..... so happy I am that we have a German in charge! We would be disappointed if we keep on suggesting or forcing Moses and Success on Rohr!

He knows the calibre of Players he needs to execute his plans, tactics and formation. He's up to the Task, hence we should calmly believe in him!

I repeat 3-4-3 is not gonna work with the Super Eagles. It's simply a Doom, a potential Setback, and we are going to be disgraced by the Algeria Team if we try it.

JayKayMaybachz:
He can't

Our pundit

Seems he's missed?!

Diademk07:
Can I say Chelsea and City are having a blast with the 3-4-3 tactic. In spite of City 1-1 draw thanks to Stelen having the game of his life, the team looked much more different from the one that played against Spurs.

We could say De Bruyne presence was a factor but then, Gundogan finally get to have his role redefined in the team and Silva gets to play a much more attacking role than what he used to play under Pep. Hence, I can't say De bruyne presence was the only factor. Their defence is still shite though. And Sane finally impressed me although his final ball is still lacking but his movement, finesse on the ball, pace and defensive awareness were fantastic, I guess the wing back role is it for him then. The only player who suffered was Sterling who looked a bit lost as a wing back, even Nolito did better than him in the wing back role.

I wasn't expecting Chelsea to find their form before we get to play them although it's just Leicester who has been awful this season but Kante finally gets to play the way he used to play. He and Matic were both deployed as central midfielders and they took turns bombing and roaming forward to combine with Hazard and Pedro who were deployed in the central role in front of them but with the license to roam around. Everyone looked good except Pedro..

It's high time our team finally settled back to their best if we have any intention of getting into the top 4, considering that other top teams are finally looking their best..

Thought you go on sabbatical?!

eph12:
I used to be very confident until United started teaching me some life lessons

Your Confidence would be restored after the Match!
Mark my Words!

parrotibaba:
football doesn't work like that. It isn't about the quality of the players on each team but each team's chemistry and style of play. Someone asked a question here during the tottenham v city game about who have the better team between united and spurs and majority of the answer was spurs, why? because even though United have superior players, spurs have a superior team chemistry and so is Liverpool. Based on current form, Liverpool is tipped to win the clash, based on the last four pl games against them, we can have a say in the matter or the match can even end in a draw. We just have to wait and see what happens.

But I still have the confidence that we are winning the Match! Can't really explain why..... but I'm kinda firmly believe we gonna grab 3 points at the Anfield!

I have a kinda feeling that we gonna win the Match convincingly on Monday Night! Haterz are free to save this comment.... but I hope they will be able to refer to it after the Match!

We ain't their Mate in term of Players quality! We have better Players than them - and if our Players play to their strength and ability, 3 points wouldn't be hard to grab with some beautiful Goals!

We are setting Anfield on Fire on Monday Night! Fire Fighters should be at alert!!!

United must win on Monday Night to reduce the Gap!

Pep Guardiola is a tactics Master. He makes it so hard for any opponent to study and accurately analyze his Team's style of Play!

What a Genius?!

UniqueGem:
kolarov

Exactly my Thought!

Man City needs to identify a good Penalty Kick Taker among the Squad, otherwise it's gonna cost the Team in the end!

goldfish80:
The Algerians are considerably worried about these two guys and rightly so.
Buildings little partnerships in different areas of the pitch is the best way to build a solid team.

I read Alex Iwobi's interview. The young man seems to be having a time of his life for both Club and country. He is not regretting one bit choosing Nigeria over England.

I hope Tammy Abraham, Chuba, Odubanjo and Ovie reconsider their position and choose Ngr. I rate these 4guys above Some of the wishy-washy players like Dominic Solanke and ola Aina.

Dominic Solanke is more prolific as a Striker than Tammy Abraham. Ola Aina also is not in the same Class with the Players you listed!

If we are talking of Talents - then you should mention Solanke, Aina, Adarabioyo, Ojo and Ibe first! These are fine Players with potentials to excel very soon!

Kids should be denied access to the Internet! They really can misuse it!

Spy360:
Wasn't Webb a UEFA ref? Those who knew Fergie acknowledge he could do anything to win. Including introducing 'Fergie time'.

It's time for you to quit smoking Weeds! It's really not good for you, kinda hard on you to cope with!

Spy360:
I suspect say na Coogar self. ChristineC, sHe talks like him.

Are you being haunted by his E-Ghost?!

chidexxy007:
Mata.

You know deep down in your heart that is not true!
LOL!
On what basis? Can you explain?!

It's so easy to scroll past the pink words these days for me!

Spy360:
If my woman talk football like this I would be happy.

If you are really a female,
send me your e-mail.

You think he's truly a SHE! LOL! On Nairaland she's a Female, but outside Nairaland...... hmmmm!!!

It's like a copied Assignment - *in Wizkid Voice* I can't explain!!!

chidexxy007:
First, Mata's role in this system as a RWF is quite different from that in the 442 system where the Right Winger is expected to run upandan d wings. No doubt his best position is d No. 10 but the system doesn't require d "No.10" role nd yes Mata has played exceptionally well in d RWF position both for us nd his former clubs.

Concerning Pogba, yes he plays a similar role for both club nd country but d ninja is saying its a different role to what he used to play @Juve nd dat he's trying to adapt.


That said, i wouldn't touch this present united settings as the team is playing well and with a good tempo but we need to start putting away our chances.

Who will you play as a RWF between Mkhitaryan and Mata assuming you are the Manager?!

chidexxy007:
@Oasis007....
Nobody is asking for Mata to b dropped but rather he'll be moved to d RW position as part of the front 3..
That said, if we play like we've played the last 2games or better, we should be able to cause Liverpool our own fair share of trouble considering they've got their own defense plus goallie ish too.. If liverpool's press can be contained (which is possible), we will hurt them.
Am looking forward to the Sane v Blind battle though..

Notwithstanding, the Team needs Pogba to be doing defensive Work! He should learn to play like Pirlo!

United needs a B2B Midfielder, and that's the Reason we signed him. He should relax and enjoy himself in his present Role for the Team!

Mata's best Position is 10, and even a Madman Knows it! How many times has Mata performed excellently as a RW for the Team?!

To be honest, instead of playing Mata as a RW, it's better he's relegated to the Bench. As a Winger, you are expected to have Pace and Stamina, and Mata has none?! Hence how do you expect him to excel at the Role?!

The Team needs balance, and I think we've got it or getting to it as evident in the last 2 Matches! When Lana1 was suggesting Smalling - Bailly Partnership, I was kinda sceptical about it. But I am glad it's working for the Team with Blind playing as a LB!

Did you watch the France last qualifying Match?! What Role did Pogba play? Compare it to what Jose Mourinho is asking of him..... ain't they the same?! He should sacrifice his personal ambition for the Team's success - for him also to accomplish his Dreams!

I think those asking for Mata to be relegated to the Bench simply to accommodate Pogba in the Hole are wrong!

Jose has experimented the Trio of Herrera, Pogba and Mata in the Midfield, and it worked! The Team needs Pogba to play as being instructed not for personal satisfaction and glory!

Mata should remain in the Hole as far as he's not disappointing, and on Merit - he deserves to be in the Lineup against Liverpool. We should be thanking God that Rooney has eventually exposed his degraded Form to the World!

We can play 4 - 3 - 3 Formation, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling and Blind in the Back-line. The Trio of Herrera, Pogba and Mata in the Midfield. Mkhitaryan/Rashford, Ibrahimovic and Martial should lead the attack-line!

We should not play defensively, rather we should take the game to them.
Liverpool ain't better than us in term of outstanding Players! I hope Mourinho won't play Fellaini in the Match!

I know Elampiro and Nyabinghi are ardent Fans of Wayne Rooney! Especially, Elampiro - he loves Rooney more than he loves himself!

But it's obvious that Rooney's time is up in a competitive League! We do not need to be sentimental, rather we should face the reality!

We all love Rooney - he is a Legend, a fantastic Player, and he should be remembered for all his heroic performances for the Club!

However, it's time he joins Lampard and Gerrard in the States! He should follow Schweinsteiger in January. It's certain to get the double of his present Earning in China, but because I love him as Elampiro does, I wish he moves to the States.

Finally, I will like to see the Number 10 on the back Mhkitaryan's Jersey next Season!

daveP:
See all of their boots... coloured and technical. The black en white days are relegated

I am really proud of the new Look Eagles! A Dude in my Area asked me after the Match that who wins?! I replied him - Nigeria of course!

He couldn't believe it and said; wasn't it an away Match? I answered Yes! The next Question was very funny - he asked me if the Team donned the Green Jersey, and when I replied; No, it was the white Jersey. He was perplexed cos to him, the White Jersey is a Curse!

LOL!

TheSuperNerd:
This Era of the Super Eagles will make a good inspirational movie in the long run...

I have always dreamed the coming of another golden generation.... And we're close to it. We are close to its full dawn...

Keep on doing the good jobs on this Platform along with Tbaba, Joseph, Icon4s, Safarigirl, Terzurum, Goodjoe, Forgiveness etc!

You Guys are indeed very patriotic..... for believing in the National Teams ahead of the Club-Sides especially the foreign Ones!

A formidable Super Eagles Squad is nearly ready!

chrisooblog:
p.s hope we play our matches in PH and uyo and not calabar o!

Godwin Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will hold our Home Match against the Algeria. It's official!

princesuko:
Its Funny how people are suggesting Nwobodo who Is a deep-lying Playmaker should be used as a winger. Its like saying Pirlo or a Regista like Busquets should play as a winger.
This a Youtube Video of him.
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Are you really surprised or just kidding?! LOL! I think you didn't see the one asking for Etebo to be leading the striking Line and Onazi to be deployed against Mahrez as a LB?!

Hi Everyone,

This has been a different week due to the international break, but it’s now over and we are already focused on the Premier League, where we have one of the biggest games of the year: our visit to Anfield. As you know, this is a special game for the Manchester United fans and, in general, one of the greatest clashes of the season in European football. 

I have been lucky to enjoy it in the past and I can assure you that this is a game like no other. This time, with both teams in a good moment, I hope we see a spectacular football match.We are really looking forward to showing what we are capable of, to play well and be competitive. After our last draw [against Stoke], the team wants to play as soon as possible to get the three points, as we did the last two times we played at Anfield in the Premier League, and to confirm that we are on the right track. I really hope so.

By the way, this week has marked the 60th anniversary of Sir Bobby Charlton’s debut with Manchester United, so it’s a good moment to give thanks to one of the most charismatic figures in the history of this sport. In Spain, for instance, when you ask for a legend of English football people keep saying: Bobby Charlton. Also, Sir Bobby is one of the best examples of how an extraordinary footballer can keep contributing to our sport and making his name bigger after hanging his boots.

Have a nice week. Hugs to all,

Juan