Rohr: Mikel can play against Argentina despite fractured metacarpal

Shina Oludare
Chief Editor Nigeria

Despite the hurt, the German tactician feels the Super Eagles captain can play a part against La Albiceleste on Tuesday evening

Gernot Rohr remains positive John Obi Mikel will play against Argentina despite confirming the Tianjin Teda midfielder suffered fractured metacarpal against Iceland.

Mikel was hurt in the 2-0 victory at Volgograd Arena and played the latter part of the make or drop clash in pains.

Speaking to Super Eagles TV, the German refused to rule the 31-year-old out of the crunch tie against Jorge Sampaoli’s men while disclosing that his team looks set.
"Unfortunately there is one injury. We have the captain who has a fracture of the metacarpal, but I think he can play with a cast,” said Rohr.

“So, the medical team is working on him.


“We are now preparing for our next game against Argentina. We’re focused on this game and we’ll do all to prepare this team in the best way possible.”

The three-time African kings landed in St. Petersburg on Sunday evening, and they will train on Monday at the Saint Petersburg Stadium.

Nigeria are on the periphery of elimination after two games and must avoid defeat against La Albiceleste to progress to the Round of 16.


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Please, don't risk our one and only snail who call himself a captain who only know how to do back pass let a fast leg play plz

Lordcenturion2:
Please, don't risk our one and only snail who call himself a captain who only know how to do back pass let a fast leg play plz

Am not Chelsea or Mikel's fan but Mikel worked marvellously well in the game against Iceland. He was highly instrumental. Mikel is in china.

NICE ONE... WHEN HE WAS PHYSICALLY FIT HE PLAYED WOEFULLY AND NOW THAT HE HAS BIN INJURED, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY BUT LET ME CRY FOR MIKEL...

he should just remain in bench and not spoil our must win match for us oh.

That shld go and sit down.
He doesn’t play without injury not to talk of with injury.

We don’t wanna hear excuses ooo

That guy shld go and sit down.
He doesn’t play without injury not to talk of with injury.

We don’t wanna hear excuses ooo

emi14:

Am not Chelsea or Mikel's fan but Mikel worked marvellously well in the game against Iceland. He was highly instrumental. Mikel is in china.

Lemme just quote and like your post because you mentioned Chelsea and i like them......I don't understand why you said Mikel was highly instrumental, though...

A True Patriot

emi14:

Am not Chelsea or Mikel's fan but Mikel worked marvellously well in the game against Iceland. He was highly instrumental. Mikel is in china.

yeah he tried his best but we are playing against messi now, playing Mikel will be disastrous.

Lordcenturion2:
Please, don't risk our one and only snail who call himself a captain who only know how to do back pass let a fast leg play plz

Just listen to yourself..... As if you can do better...

Lordcenturion2:
Please, don't risk our one and only snail who call himself a captain who only know how to do back pass let a fast leg play plz

You are a big goat.. Animal... Who can pass in the midfield like Mikel does... Big animal.. I suspect you are a buharist... If you have nothing to say just seal your mouth OK or throw you out

OK. Let's finally send Messi packing. Naija all the way!

Lordcenturion2:
Please, don't risk our one and only snail who call himself a captain who only know how to do back pass let a fast leg play plz

Lol....wonder how he'll play now that he's injured.

Folashade2016:
Boo iz injured? To bad cos iStand with merci mercy Messi.


check my SIGNATURE

you guys should stop this rubbish already..you will change your tone later if Argentina eventually lose. The Messi u wouldnt let us hear word for doesn't know if you exist

Yes...fake injury

As far as it breaks us into success.
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ritababe:


yeah he tried his best but we are playing against messi now, playing Mikel will be disastrous.

Maybe we would play you

As what?we don't need management here.

He has no choice. They need experience and inspiration for that midfield.

BrutusOj:
you guys should stop this rubbish already..you will change your tone later Argentina eventually lose. The Messi u wouldnt let us hear word for doesn't know if you exist

quit taking drugs for ny headache. You can't handle it.

U would never know Mikel's value now...

We don't need him in the Match. Nigeria vs Argentina match is going to be very decisive. Messi and Aguero are going to be all over the place to prove a point. We need sturdy and creative midfielders to hold the pace of these class players. Mikel is the least creative midfield in the world cup tournament. He should stay on the bench with his 'don't dirty style of play' or better still come home for treatment.

Mikel has been shit for a long time. His juju man strong abeg. Hope dem never kill am.sha for this jos killings

Seriously?! wtf!

I am afraid but this game needs Mikel. It needs someone who could hold on the ball to slow pace. Mikel is good in that.

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