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andrewbaba44:
Finished lewandowski have scored 15 goals for Barca this season in 30 games

Lewandowski joined Barca at 34 and has spent 1 and half season already ,but he has already scored more goals for Barca than Henry and David Villa

Call him anything because he has been poor this season ,but he remains one of the greatest strikers ever .

64 G/A in 79 games for Barca from the age of 34 and now 35 is not a regular thing.

Context matters brother man....

Titi spent most of his Barca career as a left winger. You don't expect him to have same numbers as a #9.

Villa was a striker @Valencia. At Barca he was made to play as a traditional left winger. Of course his goal return will be low. The comparison would've been noteworthy if both played as a 9 during their time here.

It's just like comparing Eto numbers with that of Milito at Inter. While Mulito was the top 9 and taking penalties, Eto was a right winger.

For Titi, Villie and Lewy, I don't think there's bases for comparison other than the fact that all played as strikers in their previous club but at Barca they(Titit & villa) had a role change.

Yes, Lewy is one of the greatest strikers ever but at Barca especially this season, he's been lethargic at times.

He's back to form though and I hope it continues that way.

andrewbaba44:
Anybody wey buy nico Williams get sense

Dude is available for 50M

You also recommended Jackson if I can remember correctly and now Jackson is known as a comedian.

Nico is good and I've watched him closely. I don't see how he'll elevate a top team. He's not world class and his finishing is very normal. He could do well at Barca since he knows the league already.

For me he's a pace merchant and I consider Adingra better than him. I could be wrong in future but currently he's very normal.

However, the real deal is Pedro Neto. Right wing, left wing, false 9. Attacking midfield, pace, power, good decision making with an eye for goal. That's what I'm talking about.

If he can stay injury free coz he's very prone to injuries, then he'll be the perfect replacement for Salah @Liverpool. He's been fit for an extended period now and playing at a first class level.

Neto is the man but 💰💰💰💰

hensben:
Injury in the midfield is the reason Iwobi is starting, he was supposed to be coming from the bench.
If only madueke, chukwuemeka and Ugochukwu will want to play for super eagles in the future the team will be strong like Senegal. Imagine Ugochukwu, Ndidi, Onyeka, chukwuemeka and Iwobi as midfield options.

But anyways super eagles will win the cup; Nigeria vs Senegal in final.

Street won't forget Nigeria Vs Brazil when Denmark was the real opponent

But this right here is among those street won't forget moment. He saw the future and jinxed us multiple times.

Could this be the reason we lost?

BlaqFaze:
Nigeria were winning until Moses Simon came in

Apart from the defenders launching the ball to Osimhen, Nigeria defended in 90% of the game which explains why they have 1 shot on target throughout the final

Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze, Moffi, Simon...none of the attackers played anything of substance in that final

Chief I'm not arguing with you. I was just surprised that you advocated for such a defensive liability to start at the biggest stage.

The current eagles setup thrives on defensive football and Moses offers more on tha regard. In terms of the attacking aspect of the game, Chukuweze is not doing better than Simon too. In fact, Moses has been better in every department.

For both players, I think Chukuweze is more promising and alot more talented and technical but hardwork beats talent if talent does not work hard.

I reiterate there's no cause for debate. We were outplayed and lost fair and square but Chukuweze starting wasn't the solution even though we scored with him on the pitch. The pressing and defensive stability was lost right from the first minute.

Maldini was extremely upset when Milan bought Chukuweze that's what I saw in the news but I don't know how true!

BlaqFaze:
yh...if only he can be consistent

But I'll prefer Chukwueze to start in the final

There you have it and he started

One of the reason Eagles lost .

Comfam passenger.

I read in the news that Maldini was very upset when Milan bought him.

Seems like he's a useless player....I don't know but it seem like

BlueMann:
Firing the coach turned out to be a masterstroke. The "youth corper" wey we be dey mock, don win AFCON

Lol

After Senegal scored, the level of disrespect towards that guy really amused me. You'll think Senegal were like 4 goals up in the first 3 mins.

Sad day for Nigerians/Eagles but CIV dominated and won. Deserve winners for me.

We go again next year though...

Xavi isn't better than Koeman...

Koeman is miles ahead in just about everything except getting unnecessary card on the touch line.

See as we dey play like who no get coach

He can't leave fast enough. Kai.....

Arsenal sha lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Kimbeast:
The only reason why tuchel is looking worst Is because Bayern Leverkusen are having an incredible season. Tuchel Bayern are currently at 50points after 21games with a worst team.

Pep at Bayern after 21matches 2013/2014 with a treble winning team: 59points

2014/2015 season after 21games: 52points

2015/2016 season: 56points.

Two truths can coexist.

Neverkusen are having a great season, yes.

Tuchel's Bayern can replicate that and have a similar season. Their squad is far better than that of Neverkusen no?

Meanwhile, I don't think there's a need to bring team Pep here. Imagine Pep being 5 points behind in a league you call Bayernliga.

Kovak was having an abysmal season, Flick took over and delivered the treble. The coach is the "P"

Although Tuchel may improve and eventually win the league because I don't trust Neverkusen but for now, I mean right now, the problem of FC Bayern Munchen is the ineptitude of TooKle!

User09:
Like I said. The attached doesnt agree with the bolded.

He's not doing well with the eye test. His last stint at Chelsea was not good enough and rightly got him sacked..

He's currently playing disjointed football and Bayern fans can't wait to see his back.

Stats may be good but he's currently not doing well chief.

User09:
A lot of recency bias here. No revisionism can take away how elite he was/is especially on the tactical side

And I'll say this as someone who's watched TT extensively - Except of course with Bayern; which by the way his performance is still in line or even better than the averages of their past 15 seasons

However, I still think the PSG & Chelsea experience did a number on him - He sort of plays with fear now. I saw it with Sarri too

@raumdeuter, I would put my money on Leverkusen bottling it. I watched the replays, That first cheap goal changed things

No one or team should be that consistent with luck - I only saw it once with Leceister and that was a one in a million season

There's no recency bias, Tuchel, like Mourinho used to be great but not anymore. That's not too hard to see.

Tuchel was out of his dept in his last season here and was rightly axed. But you don't sack a coach like Tuchel and appoint a nobody like Potter. That was the mistake Chelsea made.

May be it's just me but what I can deduce from your write up is that you're just slightly echoing what afrodk said. He used to rate him(Tuchel) but not anymore. Playing with fear as a top coach is a sackable offense.

Tuchel is currently inept and like those before him, will be sacked if results don't improve!

Omoluabi16:
lol. See confidence. You want to lose your money?? Leverkusen are not just good, but are mentality monsters. It would be something if Munich wins this.

You simply don't know what you're saying lol.

No, it'll be something if Neverkusen wins this. They're called Neverkusen for a reason but I get your point though.

Indeed they're currently playing like they could win it but I still don't trust them!

Omoluabi16:
Harry Kane must be so unlucky. Watching Haaland win everything when it should have been him. Bayern should be bold enough to send tuchel packing .. because it seems Leverkusen are not ready to do a Dortmund this season.

Bayern will still win this league. My money is on them!

pkasso:
Dier has looked surprisingly decent despite all the criticism about his signature. The real test will be v Leverkusen next week though. Another injury today with Davies limping off, but luckily we have Guerreiro.

Pavlovic is doing well but i hope that doesn't give the board stupid ideas that we don't need a DM. Zubimendi should be our top transfer target come summer. De Ligt has also looked solid in recent weeks. This is a big opportunity for him to cement his place in the starting XI with Upa and Kim unavailable. I just hope he stays injury-free.

I'm slightly worried about Zaragoza and how he copes with the intensity of the league. He looks so small and i keep getting these funny flashes of Bryan Gil at Spurs. Maybe it's the name thing. I also think we should give him time and not expect too much from him this season.

Dier failed the test woefully....Dier is not a good player. Even as a backup, he's simply not good enough for their ambitions. I'm surprised Bayern went for him. I think Bayern should return him 2moro and sign Troost Ekong instead

Meanwhile, why Zubimendi?? Where's Goretzka?? Where's Goretzka Pkasso.

Justice for Lord/Maestro Goretzka.

TooKle is so inept...kai

FirstbornWds:
Oh ye EPL fans:

You guys will organize protest for Pep to leave this EPL seh, or you basically abduct him and his family and bundle them back to Spain...

Cos as far he's still around... You lots have to either change the league name to English Pep-Guardiola league, or you languish behind every single season till he feels bored and wants to leave.

Now the closest thing he has to a competition is finally tired and practically "running away" from the league... It is time for total colonization..

You guys will beg to be free from Pep's total captivity... 😄😄😊

We can't forget world class Sterling and Ake helping with the dominance.

Cheque book manager for a reason. He just bought Savio from Girona too. Comfam cheque book man.

But when them give other managers cheque na 11th or 10th them dey fight for.

swiz123:
Jorginho is the exact definition of positional discipline.

He was brilliant today. Gave like two to three line breakers....

Ibukzy:
Any better players than you in terms of talent in football?

Eden Hazard: "Individually, Messi is perhaps the only one. I enjoyed watching his time at Barcelona, ​​less towards the end, but he is the greatest player in history. Unplayable, impossible to take the ball from him, he's just unbeliavable. Cristiano is a bigger player than me but, in terms of pure football, honestly, I don't think so."

Talk about delusions. Pure football must mean dancing Makossa!

DJ Khaled!

Astrid4:
Chelsea to comeback tho

Of course, I agree with you. They do better against big teams!

popizaino:
Where did you put real Madrid?

....ok and Madrid!

Liverpool are currently the best team in world football.

They'll roast just about any team except City. If they were in the UCL, the top dogs will avoid them like plaque.

Meanwhile, I see Chelsea winning. They do well against BIG TEAMS!

Beverlyjean:
To be honest...I would have preferred Senegal to qualify, cos ivory Coast will only get stronger...defeating the defending champions give another type of ginger... now they have real belief ...

You're wise!

hensben:
Injury in the midfield is the reason Iwobi is starting, he was supposed to be coming from the bench.
If only madueke, chukwuemeka and Ugochukwu will want to play for super eagles in the future the team will be strong like Senegal. Imagine Ugochukwu, Ndidi, Onyeka, chukwuemeka and Iwobi as midfield options.

But anyways super eagles will win the cup; Nigeria vs Senegal in final.

He saw the future, what a man. Respect!!!

Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) did well @PPA...nice one CIV.

Ibime:
I done even forget say Haller dey CIV

Oh boy with players like Haller, Andringa and co starting to come in, plus home fans support, CIV might be more dangerous than Senegal. I done change support to Senegal

Senegal were in trouble the moment they allowed CIV to come into the game in the first half. CIV are odds on to win now!

Corps Liaison Officer (CLO) doing well @1:1

Game wey for be 10:0...

African football sha

CAPdan21:
I nor sure say Senegal even dey take this match seriously...

They're very serious and want to win so bad....

What's happening here is that ivory coast grew into the game and if they continue like this, I see them scoring...

Unlimited22:
Salah no get level in African football at all. We all know he's a special player though.

You basically just described Drogba...Like Salah, Drogba won no spoon in Africa. Two runner up medals for him.

Runner up....Drogba...2006, 2012
Runner up....Salah...2017, 2021.

Both non entities in African football according to you!

But as Drogba no make the list sha so you may be right

swiz123:
Gabaski didn't attempt to keep any penalty and still missed his. Na confirm nkata.

Or maybe he got tired throwing himself aimlessly on the floor and decided to end it all

raumdeuter:
Towards France 98 dem interview Okocha and he said he has one dribble to present to fans at France 98 that he is practicing. He named the dribble Makossa style. I think it was the double legover. That was what he spent the tournament trying to perfect while we dey collect from everyone. Towards USA was when he introduced the Rabona to us

Vs Denmark I remember one move wey Okocha lose ball, Finidi and Oliseh were running like armed robbers to retrieve the ball back. By the time they got it back, worked the ball to Okocha he controlled and he to a standstill already surrounded by 2 Danish players then Okocha come start his Makosa dribble one Danish player chopped grass into the sidelines but others recovered the ball and Okocha just gave the other teammates a smile

Omo the kain head dribble wey Ebbe Sand give Taribo for the 3rd goal led him straight into Pastor work cos he saw heaven that day

Players like Okocha, St Maximin, Lualua Tresor Lomana, even Wilfred Zaha you better push then to wing or second striker. If you put them in midfield na suffer get them

How many DM failed for Naija that time Oliha Olofinjana Ikpe Ekong, Godwin Okpara(that was hailed for stopping R9 in a UEFA cup game before R9 destroyed him in the return leg). Na only Oliseh wey fit shout on Okocha fit control am small

It's difficult for people to understand but the fact is that Okocha was not a top player but a great entertainer. Top players don't play for Qatar Sc, Hull city, Bolton, Frankfurt etc.

Prime Okaocha was playing like he's in Africa playing monkey post; Dribble, lose the ball, act like senior man, scream for the ball, get it, dribble, lose it. The circle continued.

No top coach then or now is starting Okocha unless he adapts his game and act more professional on the pitch. People will talk about his flair, occasional freekicks, leg work etc. But Jay jay was a huge liability on the pitch!

Leyqute:
And now you guys are facing a stalemate.

Ha! Aye akamara!!

It's no more a stalemate

Seems they drank 4!