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Nigeria U23 goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel

TheSuperNerd:
The full details of Rohr's revealing words about Mikel-Conte-Chelsea triangle....
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Rohr calls Conte out over Mikel






Technical Adviser of Nigeria’s national team,
Gernot Rohr has revealed the reason behind John
Mikel Obi's current travails at English Premier
League club, Chelsea.


Mikel, the current Super Eagles captain, has yet
to make a substitute appearance for Chelsea in all
competitions this season despite featuring
fleetingly for the Stamford Bridge club in pre-
season.

Rohr has now explained that Mikel has failed to
play competitively for Chelsea so far this season
because the club’s manager, Antonio Conte “is
punishing him” for representing Nigeria at the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Mikel was Nigeria’s captain at the 2016 Olympics,
impressing as the “Dream Team” won the
country’s only medal – a Bronze - at the Games.

“I spoke about this with Mikel and the club’s
technical director (Michael Emenalo). Mikel is
training very well and he plays games in training
with the big players at Chelsea.


“There is a reason why Mikel is not playing for
Chelsea right now and that reason is because he
played for Nigeria at the (2016) Olympics.

“He was punished for that (by Conte)

“I cannot punish a player who loves his country
and shows that he loves the Green jersey,” Rohr
said at a press conference on Thursday ahead of
Nigeria’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on
Saturday.


Rohr then hinted that the Chelsea man is certain
to start on Saturday against the Fennec Foxes at
the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.


The trainer however stated that he is not certain
if Mikel will play the entire game or be substituted
at some point against the Algerians.


“He (Mikel) is here with us and he is fit and I hope
he can play for 90 minutes against Algeria but if it
is not possible, we shall see.


“He is a big player so if he tells me on Saturday
he can play for 90 minutes, great but if he says
he cannot, then I will also listen to him.

“If he is substituted, we have other players who
can come in for us so it is not really a problem for
us.


“I have seen Mikel in the training sessions and he
is okay and fit.


“He played a lot of games at the beginning of the
season at the Olympics and has also played two
games with us (Super Eagles) against Zambia
and Tanzania.


“I have big confidence in him and if he says ‘it is
okay’, then it is okay but when he says ‘it is not
okay’ then it is not and I will listen to him,” Rohr
explained.


Source: http://mobi.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/161110/Rohr_calls_Conte_out_over_Mikel

Daninya11:


What!!!
Didn't Mikel ask his club management for exeat before going for the Olympics? Or did he just disobey Chelsea's directive for him to stay put?.

Conte has meted enough punishment on Mikel. Or is he bent on ruining his Career when he is at his peak?...

Reports has it that he works harder every day in training.

Make Mikel tender public apology to the coach and the management of the team. It seems he went against the wishes of his club.

What a great sacrifice on his part to sacrifice his place in his club to represent his country.

It saddens me to read comments of Nigerians talking ill of a man who gave his all so that we could get a medal in the last Olympics

joseph1013:
Was it not the same Mikel who said this before the olympics in his column for the Standard UK

“It is difficult to leave Chelsea at this time,” he said. “But I explained to the club why I wanted to go and I thank them for their understanding and allowing me to be a part of this.

“The coach also gave me his blessing. He told me to make sure I do well and bring back the gold medal!"

Na wa sha

tbaba1234:


Mikel will never say anything negative about the club or coach in public.

joseph1013:


But he should not have lied either. What's the point?

TheSuperNerd:
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS CONTACT RANGERS
FOR OLYMPIC STAR EMMANUEL DANIEL






We can exclusively report that recently crowned African champions Mamelodi Sundowns have contacted Rangers for Nigeria Olympic goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel.


“Sundowns wish to sign Emmanuel Daniel and
they have already made contact with his club
Rangers,” a top club source hinted.

“That also explains why several other goalkeepers have now reported to Rangers pre-season camp in Benin City with the latest being a goalkeeper of Asante Kotoko of Ghana.”


Daniel was the top choice as Nigeria went on to
win bronze at the recent Olympics in Rio.

He shut out the more experienced Daniel Akpeyi, who incidentally plays in South Africa for PSL side Chippa United.


Former Nigeria U20 shot stopper Emmanuel
Daniel has also been involved with the Super
Eagles.

‘The Brazilians’, as Sundowns are known by their fans, are shopping for a young and capable cover for Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango, who is still sidelined after he injured his head in the CAF Champions League final at Zamalek of Egypt.

Former Nigeria winger Ejike Uzoenyi joined
Sundowns two years ago from Rangers.


Source: http://africanfootball.com//news/663006/Mamelodi-Sundowns-contact-Rangers-for-Olympic-star-Emmanuel-Daniel

Icon79:


I just can't understand why Emmanuel Daniel was not invited as a replacement for Carl Ikeme instead of Daniel Akpeyi. Daniel is a much better goalkeeper. He was solid in Rio. And not only that, he displaced Akpeyi to become the first choice goalkeeper. So it doesn't add up.

O pari

lakesidepapa:


Experience, exposure and technical wise, Akpeyi is better. Forget talent. Oga, why u dey impersonate one of bosses in this thread? Icon4s ur impersonator has been caught

Icon79:
I agree that Mikel should start but I don't buy this idea that it's up to him to say whether he could last for 90 mins.

Rohr should be ready to replace Mikel as soon as he shows any signs of tiredness. He was out of it after about 60 mins in Ndola and I was tired that Rohr didn't consider subbing him. I hope the same thing doesn't repeat on Saturday because we can't afford to play minus one player.

O pari

lakesidepapa:


That's the implication of not playing games in his club. let forget about all these going to Olympic hullabaloo, Mikel is not in Conte program. He should forget his loyalty with chelsea and find a club in europe next summer, his peak career is at stake

TheSuperNerd:
The full details of Rohr's revealing words about Mikel-Conte-Chelsea triangle....
.......................................................................
Rohr calls Conte out over Mikel






Technical Adviser of Nigeria’s national team,
Gernot Rohr has revealed the reason behind John
Mikel Obi's current travails at English Premier
League club, Chelsea.


Mikel, the current Super Eagles captain, has yet
to make a substitute appearance for Chelsea in all
competitions this season despite featuring
fleetingly for the Stamford Bridge club in pre-
season.

Rohr has now explained that Mikel has failed to
play competitively for Chelsea so far this season
because the club’s manager, Antonio Conte “is
punishing him” for representing Nigeria at the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Mikel was Nigeria’s captain at the 2016 Olympics,
impressing as the “Dream Team” won the
country’s only medal – a Bronze - at the Games.

“I spoke about this with Mikel and the club’s
technical director (Michael Emenalo). Mikel is
training very well and he plays games in training
with the big players at Chelsea.


“There is a reason why Mikel is not playing for
Chelsea right now and that reason is because he
played for Nigeria at the (2016) Olympics.

“He was punished for that (by Conte)

“I cannot punish a player who loves his country
and shows that he loves the Green jersey,” Rohr
said at a press conference on Thursday ahead of
Nigeria’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on
Saturday.


Rohr then hinted that the Chelsea man is certain
to start on Saturday against the Fennec Foxes at
the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.


The trainer however stated that he is not certain
if Mikel will play the entire game or be substituted
at some point against the Algerians.


“He (Mikel) is here with us and he is fit and I hope
he can play for 90 minutes against Algeria but if it
is not possible, we shall see.


“He is a big player so if he tells me on Saturday
he can play for 90 minutes, great but if he says
he cannot, then I will also listen to him.

“If he is substituted, we have other players who
can come in for us so it is not really a problem for
us.


“I have seen Mikel in the training sessions and he
is okay and fit.


“He played a lot of games at the beginning of the
season at the Olympics and has also played two
games with us (Super Eagles) against Zambia
and Tanzania.


“I have big confidence in him and if he says ‘it is
okay’, then it is okay but when he says ‘it is not
okay’ then it is not and I will listen to him,” Rohr
explained.


Source: http://mobi.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/161110/Rohr_calls_Conte_out_over_Mikel

lakesidepapa:


That's the implication of not playing games in his club. let forget about all these going to Olympic hullabaloo, Mikel is not in Conte program. He should forget his loyalty with chelsea and find a club in europe next summer, his peak career is at stake

lakesidepapa:


Experience, exposure and technical wise, Akpeyi is better. Forget talent. Oga, why u dey impersonate one of bosses in this thread? Icon4s ur impersonator has been caught

TheSuperNerd:
The full details of Rohr's revealing words about Mikel-Conte-Chelsea triangle....
.......................................................................
Rohr calls Conte out over Mikel






Technical Adviser of Nigeria’s national team,
Gernot Rohr has revealed the reason behind John
Mikel Obi's current travails at English Premier
League club, Chelsea.


Mikel, the current Super Eagles captain, has yet
to make a substitute appearance for Chelsea in all
competitions this season despite featuring
fleetingly for the Stamford Bridge club in pre-
season.

Rohr has now explained that Mikel has failed to
play competitively for Chelsea so far this season
because the club’s manager, Antonio Conte “is
punishing him” for representing Nigeria at the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Mikel was Nigeria’s captain at the 2016 Olympics,
impressing as the “Dream Team” won the
country’s only medal – a Bronze - at the Games.

“I spoke about this with Mikel and the club’s
technical director (Michael Emenalo). Mikel is
training very well and he plays games in training
with the big players at Chelsea.


“There is a reason why Mikel is not playing for
Chelsea right now and that reason is because he
played for Nigeria at the (2016) Olympics.

“He was punished for that (by Conte)

“I cannot punish a player who loves his country
and shows that he loves the Green jersey,” Rohr
said at a press conference on Thursday ahead of
Nigeria’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on
Saturday.


Rohr then hinted that the Chelsea man is certain
to start on Saturday against the Fennec Foxes at
the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.


The trainer however stated that he is not certain
if Mikel will play the entire game or be substituted
at some point against the Algerians.


“He (Mikel) is here with us and he is fit and I hope
he can play for 90 minutes against Algeria but if it
is not possible, we shall see.


“He is a big player so if he tells me on Saturday
he can play for 90 minutes, great but if he says
he cannot, then I will also listen to him.

“If he is substituted, we have other players who
can come in for us so it is not really a problem for
us.


“I have seen Mikel in the training sessions and he
is okay and fit.


“He played a lot of games at the beginning of the
season at the Olympics and has also played two
games with us (Super Eagles) against Zambia
and Tanzania.


“I have big confidence in him and if he says ‘it is
okay’, then it is okay but when he says ‘it is not
okay’ then it is not and I will listen to him,” Rohr
explained.


Source: http://mobi.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/161110/Rohr_calls_Conte_out_over_Mikel

tbaba1234:


He is not in Conte's plans because he went to the Olympics. It is not Hullabaloo.. If he stayed with the club, he will be getting games.

Icon79:

Even if he didn't go to the Olympics, he probably won't be playing much either. Unlike Mourinho, Conte doesn't play with DMs as destroyers. He prefers box to box midfielders in the mold of Kante and Matic. Hence, it's only a matter of time before he offloads Mikel even if he didn't went to the Olympics. Not many teams play with stagnant DMs any more....Mikel needs to become a box to box midfielder if he still wants to play for a top team in Europe.

He plays that role for the Super Eagles, so I can't understand why he couldn't play that way for Chelsea, especially after Mourinho left.

O pari

Icon79:

True. Remember when some folks were claiming here on the forum that Conte plans to give Mikel a free role in Chelsea and I laughed them to the scorn. I was the first person here to predict that Conte would offload Mikel.

The problem with Mikel is that he plays very timidly when he goes to Chelsea. If he could play the way he plays for the SE at Chelsea , then another top team in Europe would snap him up fast. Now, I heard that he's contemplating moving either to Turkey or to MLS. Personally, I think he's too young to be contemplating such moves. He's only 29, let him stay in Europe. He can definitely find a team in serie A, if no EPL team wants him.

O pari

TheGoodJoe:



Mikel went through hell at Chelsea at the beginning of his career. He got unnecessary cards when he tackled. At the slightest chance to retrieve the ball, he got cards. Got sent off in some occasions. He reinvented himself and changed his playing style.

goldfish80:


Chelsea football club have once again demonstrated they are a club without class.
Initially, I couldn't bring myself to belive they really are punishing Mikel for playing at the Olympics.
Even when they issued a statement wishing him all the best in Rio.

Mikel on his part is too meek and timid for my liking. If it were someone like Samuel Eto, he would have dragged the club to the court of arbitration.
Even if he had a year to run in his contract, the club would have been made to pay through their nose adding to the already battered image of the club with the Eva case.
I believe Mikel will have the support or FIFA, if he does then FIFA might as well push for the seclusion football from the Olympics. After all, it doesn't serve any concrete purpose since it has been watered down and an U23 tournament

Icon79:

But why then did Daniel displaced him in the Olympics team?
LOL. I am the original icon, bruh!

lakesidepapa:


Akpeyi wasn't call into the team.

lakesidepapa:


Akpeyi wasn't call into the team.