TheGoodJoe:


If Alampasu shows better form than the other goalkeepers in camp and the coach chooses to drop him for a weaker performer in camp, is that not leaving things to chance? Hoping the weaker keeper does during the game what he could not do in training?

joseph1013:
This is no point. The best players fumble occasionally. Messi, Neymar, Suarez were reduced to weaklings against City in the second half of Tuesday's match. Ronaldo messed up on Wednesday.

A green-horn is never used in a very important match except there is no other option. You're talking about de Gea and Courtois forgetting that club is different from country, and that they were not called up to their national teams until they had played really good oppositions and have handled great pressures. Abeg, leave talk.

joseph1013:
The performance could be a fluke. I can tell you that it's not every time that Mikel performs in the Eagles camp but he has not disappointed us in real matches.

Even if it is no fluke, Dele is no de Gea who has handled enormous pressure. We simply cannot risk it. Sorry.

Lagos – An ex-international, Wahidi Akanni, on Friday advised the Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusuf to select outstanding players for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria to ensure they topped their group.

*Salisu Yusuf

TheGoodJoe:


Please, when we talk of performing in camp, we talk of drills like shooting balls at different rates and the keeper making multiple save.

It is not a one thing that you will say fluke. Just like the passing drills Rohr made, a player can not get it by fluke.

That is what drills are for. Testing the players in different conditions with multiple routines.

People praise those brave men took risk weak and categorise those they are scared to take risk with as not up to the others.

Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi

TheGoodJoe:


I guess you want us to believe De Gea played at a high level before he made his debut for Atletico Madrid at 18. Please. This is not about tagging. It is about the coach given the best performer in camp a Starting position. Not just about Alampasu. I wonder how many times I have to repeat the same thing.

TheSuperNerd:
And Akpeyi at the Olympics nko?? Who an Emma Daniel benched eventually.....

Akpeyi was brought as an overage but got benched by a "rookie" for the same "jittery" you tag on Alampasu.

All na risk... Akpeyi, Ezenwa or Alampasu... All na risk. Period!!!

Gernot Rohr: Rohr for Federation Cup Final

Jefersoun:
I get your point. It was not just Akpeyi that was woeful that day, majority of the players were. That surely can affect the confidence of a keeper. In the final of 2008 olympic we played against argentina, osaze the captain, was jittery due to other of his team mates who were afraid of messi and the rest. So try to view it from such perspective. We can not gamble with this match, because is more like an automatic ticket if we win and cam vs zambia play a draw. We would have 5 points advantage against our opponents, who would then play with fear, anger and anxiety.

TheSuperNerd:
I already said.... I know Alampasu won't keep goal.

I was only being open-minded when I said, "but if it comes down to Alampasu, then so be it".

I believe in a whole perspective. The only reason Alampasu won't keep goal is obvious..... "Experience"

But all of football is a risk although some risks are more sane and more manageable compared to others.

I wonder what y'all think of Ben Carson's so-called gambles on some surgical cases that had 10% or even worse 8% survival chance.

In all, we know the drill, Akpeyi will keep goal but don't forget, there are exceptions to this "Experience" rule.

TheGoodJoe:


We have had many youngsters perform outstandingly on big stages for the first time.

Play the best talent. Leave other factors that have no concrete backing.

goldfish80:


The super Eagles of Nigeria is bigger than Athletico Madrid. Youngsters get debuts for clubs before being called by their country for a reason. why didn't Donaruma get his Italy debut before starting for AC Milan? Using the De gae analogy doesn't hold water.
At Athletico, De gae was not even the 2nd keeper for Spain. Cassilas and Pepe Reina were ahead of him even when he was starting for Athletico...
I wonder the reason for comparism with Alampasu.

joseph1013:
There's something called calculated risk. Good coaches call reckless risk taking foolishness.

TheSuperNerd:
Select outstanding players for Algeria qualifier, Ex-international urges Super Eagles coach






The Nigeria is in Group B alongside Cameroon,
Zambia and Algeria.


Akanni, who spoke in Lagos, added that the
players should be psychologically prepared.

“The coach should pick the best legs, not
minding who played the last game or not, you
should pick the best leg to represent Nigeria.






“I think we will come out with a good result as
well; I think we did well against Zambia, that
game has come and gone.

“I will expect that the team will do the same
thing; they will prepare early to get the players
psychologically ready.

“Because that’s also part of the game and then
once they can do that I think Algeria will be tough when they come here.

“But having the edge will give us a good
advantage over them, so we have to be ready for that game.

“And nobody will wake up and say Algeria is going to be easy, I believe that the game will be very tough but psychologically once our players are ready....


The victory by the Super Eagles in the group will make them to appear for the sixth time at the World Cup. The 2018 World Cup holds in Russia.


Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/11/select-outstanding-players-algeria-qualifier-ex-international-urges-super-eagles-coach/

TheSuperNerd:
Until Enyeama returns then.......

Anyway, it's great to confirm Ikeme will be battle ready for Algeria. I knew his injury scare won't become serious.

Meanwhile... Sir Icon4s... Na u ba? **raises eyebrows**

TheGoodJoe:


If we had Pepe Reina and Cassilas in our squad, would we have this debate?

joseph1013:
You miss the point: If he was keeping for Arsenal, he would not be a rookie with that kind of experience. He would have been used to handling very good opposition and the crowd that comes with it. Dele does not have the experience for such an important match. There is no way Rohr will gamble Dele in that match.

We can't leave things to chances.

goldfish80:

Going by your logic that experience should be thrown out of the window, instead training form should determine who starts.
De gae was impressing for Athletico while Reina and Cassilas were on the decline. Why didn't Spanish selectors choose De gae ahead of the old and experienced heads of Reina and Cassilas?

goldfish80:

Going by your logic that experience should be thrown out of the window, instead training form should determine who starts.
De gae was impressing for Athletico while Reina and Cassilas were on the decline. Why didn't Spanish selectors choose De gae ahead of the old and experienced heads of Reina and Cassilas?

TheGoodJoe:


Now you get me. Experience to me does not count. Current form counts. Iheanacho lacks experience among our top strikers but he is one of the best in Europe.

Better over Experience.

Who is the best? Decide that in training.

De Gea was impressing but he was not better than Cassilas and Reina.

Unlike what we have in our team now. Our current keepers are not top quality. Let them fight for the Jersey. Prove who is the best in training.

BascoVanVeli:


He might not be a vet but Iheanacho has experience. U don't have to die before u have experience, he has scored game winning goals and played in big matches and so with that he will always know what to expect.

BascoVanVeli:


He might not be a vet but Iheanacho has experience. U don't have to die before u have experience, he has scored game winning goals and played in big matches and so with that he will always know what to expect.

TheGoodJoe:


Now you get me. Experience to me does not count. Current form counts. Iheanacho lacks experience among our top strikers but he is one of the best in Europe.

Better over Experience.

Who is the best? Decide that in training.

De Gea was impressing but he was not better than Cassilas and Reina.

Unlike what we have in our team now. Our current keepers are not top quality. Let them fight for the Jersey. Prove who is the best in training.

TheGoodJoe:


You can not tag Iheanacho and experienced player. He is still a youngster. If Iheanacho is experience, where does it start? When he scored the first, second or third goal.

Iheanacho has some experience, however, he is not what we usually tag and experienced player.

goldfish80:

First of all, Iheanacho had 2 solid pre seasons and friendly games before he made his Premier league bow.
In national team, there is no luxury of time to blend in a youngster 3 days before match day.
Dele and Iheanacho's case are totally different. Don't even compare club with country footie

goldfish80:


The super Eagles of Nigeria is bigger than Athletico Madrid. Youngsters get debuts for clubs before being called by their country for a reason. why didn't Donaruma get his Italy debut before starting for AC Milan? Using the De gae analogy doesn't hold water.
At Athletico, De gae was not even the 2nd keeper for Spain. Cassilas and Pepe Reina were ahead of him even when he was starting for Athletico...
I wonder the reason for comparism with Alampasu.

Jefersoun:
Ok Sir, salute!. You know what? I just love this thread, so insightful

goldfish80:

First of all, Iheanacho had 2 solid pre seasons and friendly games before he made his Premier league bow.
In national team, there is no luxury of time to blend in a youngster 3 days before match day.
Dele and Iheanacho's case are totally different. Don't even compare club with country footie

BascoVanVeli:


What i think u mean is a seasoned vet. He has enough experience for me after a full season in the epl and also playing champions league. Sane would be right to ask for help adjusting, a year is enough it doesn't take a lifetime.