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Icon4s:
Now we can discuss team formation/Tactics.

My prediction:

..................Ikeme

Omeruo..Ekong.. ..Ekong..Echiejile

.............Onazi
........................Mikel

V.Moses.....Iheanacho.....Iwobi

....................Ighalo

TheGoodJoe:

My prediction:

.............................Ikeme

Omeruo....Balogun......Ekong........Madu

.......................Onazi
............................Mikel

V.Moses...........Iwobi..............S. Moses

.......................Iheanacho

Icon4s:
Hmmm...I dnt see Madu starting ahead of Echiejile.

Rohr may want that Mikel-Iheanacho-Iwobi combo to continue from where it stopped. Iheanacho may b retained as an AM and nt the CF. U dnt change a winning formation(one of the rules of coaching ).

I dnt see Simon starting.

Icon4s:
Now we can discuss team formation/Tactics.

My prediction:

..................Ikeme

Omeruo..Balogun..Ekong..Echiejile

.............Onazi
........................Mikel

V.Moses.....Iheanacho.....Iwobi

....................Ighalo

Icon4s:
Hmmm...I dnt see Madu starting ahead of Echiejile.

Rohr may want that Mikel-Iheanacho-Iwobi combo to continue from where it stopped. Iheanacho may b retained as an AM and nt the CF. U dnt change a winning formation(one of the rules of coaching ).

I dnt see Simon starting.

Icon4s:
Hmmm...I dnt see Madu starting ahead of Echiejile.

Rohr may want that Mikel-Iheanacho-Iwobi combo to continue from where it stopped. Iheanacho may b retained as an AM and nt the CF. U dnt change a winning formation(one of the rules of coaching ).

I dnt see Simon starting.

Icon4s:
.. for a thing or two like how the 3-4-3 will work against Algeria.

Bros he chose both teams bc Chelsea and Watford together have 4 Nigerian players. Chelsea also bc of the Mikel's non playing time and Watford could be to assess the recovery rate of Isaac Success. He also visited Arsene and Iwobi.

I guess he did not pick the brains for a thing or two from Wenger bc he does not play 3-4-3.

blueto:
Nice formation. But I will pick Ideye to start against Algeria. Ighalo has been having a questionable and erratic form recently, and his failure to meet up to expectation against Eygpt in the two legged games speaks volume.

Ideye has been good for his club side, and he was also instrumental in our crucial win against Zambia depsite his failure to find the back of the net, I'm impressed with his teamwork and responsiveness.

TheGoodJoe:

I expect a better display from Simon on a better surface. With him and Victor on the wings, we will have brilliant pace.

In the middle, Iwobi there will bring in brilliance to create chances for Simon, Victor and Iheanacho.

In a crowded position, Iheanacho can use his stamina to drop deep to form a midfield triangle with Iwobi and Mikel to outplay a stubborn defence set-up. Keeping the midfield chain of Mikel-Iwobi-Iheanacho.

We need a lot of wing running in this set-up and the two Moses can do this well.

blueto:
Nice formation. But I will pick Ideye to start against Algeria. Ighalo has been having a questionable and erratic form recently, and his failure to meet up to expectation against Eygpt in the two legged games speaks volume.

Ideye has been good for his club side, and he was also instrumental in our crucial win against Zambia depsite his failure to find the back of the net, I'm impressed with his teamwork and responsiveness.

TheGoodJoe:

What is most important to me in the full back role is how quickly a player runs up and down the flanks. It should look effortless. Then marking the winger. Then providing crosses and perpetrating runs.

I feel Madu can contribute more after the nightmare Echiejile had. Madu looks more comfortable fulfilling the above attributes.

Although most of my judgment are from his clips. It is different in a full game scenario. Madu needs to pull up a brilliant performance in camp. We need a solid left back option. Echiejile is a no no for me.

zuchyblink:
I don't want Ighalo. He is too dull and does not have fear factor

tbaba1234:
EXCLUSIVE: Why Nosa Igiebor And Anderson Esiti Were Axed By Gernot Rohr For Algeria Clash

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria step up their preparations for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers game against Algeria, Owngoalnigeria.com has gotten an insight as to why the duo of Anderson Esiti and Nosa Igiebor were dropped from the list of players for the tie.

The duo as reported by Owngoalnigeria.com are not in the list of 25 players called up for the November 12 tie, which could have a big impact on Nigeria’s leadership of Group B.

Gent of Belgium midfield powerhouse Esiti, whose inclusion has generated lot of debates was dropped due to the presence of utility midfielders in Wilfred Ndidi and Shehu Abdullahi.

Ndidi and Abdullahi can both play as full backs aside their defensive midfield role, with Genk Ndidi also able to play in central defence unlike Esiti who is only at home playing as a defensive midfielder, a role Eddy Onazi has made his personal property since 2013.

Esiti’s pace was another deciding factor as he could slow down quick breaks, due to his lack of pace and inability to play a forward pass unlike the other players in his role.

Meanwhile Igiebor failed to sufficiently justify his call up to the team for the previous games against Tanzania and Zambia, with his performances against Akwa United and Plateau United in two friendly game, no where near what Rohr needs from his midfielder.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/29/exclusive-why-nosa-igiebor-and-anderson-esiti-were-axed-by-gernot-rohr-for-algeria-clash/

Icon4s:
I have often said it that Iheanacho in a team makes u have 12 players on the pitch.

Have u also observed that Iheanacho's better games at City were when he was played as a Supporting striker and not as the lone striker?

When Iheanacho plays as a lone striker and does nt get the balls he becomes ineffective.

With Iheanacho as a number 10 in a 4-2-3-1, he can easily drift into the SS position and make it a 4-4-2. Meaning he easily switches btw 10 & 8.

Iheanacho likes being involved in build up play (number 10) and also likes getting involved at the end of the build up play (8 or 9). The 2nd goal against Zambia comes to mind.

Iheanacho playing behind the main striker would be more effective for us.

As for Iwobi, I have always seen him more as a number 10. If we make Iwobi "10" then we can set up the forwards line like this:

.................Ighalo

V.Moses...Iwobi...Iheanacho.

Here, Iwobi can alternate roles with Iheanacho from time to time. Iheanacho is also very deadly as a RWF. Iheanacho can also easily drift in to support Ighalo in this form:

.............Ighalo
........................Iheanacho
Moses.......Iwobi

TheGoodJoe:


I understand why people prefer Iheanacho as a ten. However, Aguero’s game yesterday was a replica of how Iheanacho will fit into the top of the 4-2-3-1 formation. Aguero played virtually as a ten. Dictating play with passes and dribbling skills.

It was amazing and the second goal was similar to the curling shots of Nacho.

I say we play Nacho forward and let him play as a free 9 with the liberty to roam around the back line.

Icon4s:
Now we can discuss team formation/Tactics.

My prediction:

..................Ikeme

Omeruo..Balogun..Ekong..Echiejile

.............Onazi
........................Mikel

V.Moses.....Iheanacho.....Iwobi

....................Ighalo

Mickael2:
onazi? Nna eh, I won't know if I have to hammer this for six years non-stop, Ndidi is better that Onazi, and since he won't be playing as a RB he should start ahead of Onazi

TheGoodJoe:


I understand why people prefer Iheanacho as a ten. However, Aguero’s game yesterday was a replica of how Iheanacho will fit into the top of the 4-2-3-1 formation. Aguero played virtually as a ten. Dictating play with passes and dribbling skills.

It was amazing and the second goal was similar to the curling shots of Nacho.

I say we play Nacho forward and let him play as a free 9 with the liberty to roam around the back line.

Mickael2:
onazi? Nna eh, I won't know if I have to hammer this for six years non-stop, Ndidi is better that Onazi, and since he won't be playing as a RB he should start ahead of Onazi

Icon4s:
You dnt rate a player based on club form alone. U also look at the abilities of the player in question. Based on abilities Ighalo has more to offer. The only thing Ideye did right against Zambia was his involvement in buildup play to Iheanacho's goal. A striker that did not have a single shot at goal. If Ideye was the one that found himself at the end of that build up play that Iheanacho scored, I can bet Ideye would have played it into d keeper's hand.