TheGoodJoe:


In fact, Luka Modric was widely considered a flop in the first year of his big-money move from Tottenham to Real Madrid. Spanish newspaper Marca conducted a poll to determine who fans believed was the worst La Liga signing in 2012 and Madrid’s new diminutive £30 million acquisition came out on top ahead of Alex Song with a significant 32.2 percent of the vote. Having only made 19 appearances, scoring one goal and averaging 38 minutes per game by the end of December, it is easy to see why Modric was considered a flop early on at the Bernabeau.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/the18.com/soccer-entertainment/luka-modric-named-laliga-worst-signing-2012%3famp

Flopping is not the end of a career but bouncing back through perseverance and hardwork.

TheGoodJoe:


I have told you my own perspective. Nacho is facing a trying time and there are steps he has to take to surmount it.

Curtisaxel7:


Moving for Callum Wilson.....

Could this be the end of Iheanacho?

Curtisaxel7:


No, it will not. I am a patriotic Nigerian, but I am not a blind sycophant either.

Icon4s:


We need our young players to be getting enough playing time to aid their development. Iheanacho is an Asset to Nigerian Football. A product of our Youth system. We can only wish the lad well.

edi287:

One thing I'll give Rodgers though is he has a very good eye for talent.
Him, Harry Redknapp and Big Sam are the top English guys when it comes to identifying talent.

ChrisKels:
Here is the Egypt squad we are bound to host. Expect Rohr to call up our regulars, instead of giving opportunities to our fringe/uncapped stars doing well all over Europe.


Goalkeepers: Mahmoud Gennesh (Zamalek), Mahmoud Abou-Gabal (Smouha), Ahmed El-Shennawy (Pyramids), Amer Amer (Entag El-Harby)

Defenders: Omar Gaber (Pyramids), Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Ali Gabr (Pyramids), Mahmoud Alaa (Zamalek), Baher El-Mohamady (Ismaily), Ahmed Ayman Mansour (Pyramids), Karim Hafez (Kasimpasa), Ahmed Aboul-Fotouh (Smouha)

Midfielders: Amr El-Sulaya (Al Ahly), Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Tarek Hamed (Zamalek), Ali Ghazal (CD Feirense), Mohamed Nabil ‘Dunga’ (Pyramids)

Strikers: Ahmed Hassan Kouka (Olympiacos), Salah Mohsen (Al Ahly), Mostafa Mohamed (Tala’a El-Gaish)

darkelf:


I once predicted that nacho may find himself in a lower tier league if he doesn't up his game.

Rogers may not give him the same opportunities Puel gave him

Danielnino00:


Salah,Sobhi and Hamed Hegazi are the only notable names absent here.. most of the players here were at the world cup self...

I'm expecting a 25 man list from Rohr with at least 5 being home based.

Curtisaxel7:


It has always been as clear as crystal my dear. There was no way a player that struggles to trap a ball would last in the premier league. It's just impossible. It's time we faced the fact, the premier league is too high for Iheanacho. It has nothing to do with his team tactics, team mates or even his own discipline and work rate. He simply lacks the quality. Simple and short.

Maybe by next season when Brendan Rodgers finally demotes him permanently to the U-23's (where his playing time will still not be guaranteed), he will finally make his dream move to China to make as much pension money as possible before he starts getting benched there too. .

Earthquake2:


Salah Sobhi and Hegazi are their only three known stars to be objective

Curtisaxel7:


It has always been as clear as crystal my dear. There was no way a player that struggles to trap a ball would last in the premier league. It's just impossible. It's time we faced the fact, the premier league is too high for Iheanacho. It has nothing to do with his team tactics, team mates or even his own discipline and work rate. He simply lacks the quality. Simple and short.

Maybe by next season when Brendan Rodgers finally demotes him permanently to the U-23's (where his playing time will still not be guaranteed), he will finally make his dream move to China to make as much pension money as possible before he starts getting benched there too. .

Danielnino00:


Add El Neny and dassol... Egyptians aren't known for playing for big clubs despite their talent... maybe it's cus of their league..

Anyway, I expect us to beat them in the friendly.

Icon4s:


Egyptian players are not typically as talented as players from West Africa. What they really have going for them is their very good tactical awareness. I think their league is highly responsible for that.

In all my years of followership of the game Mohammed Salah is their best export to the European leagues.

Curtisaxel7:


It has always been as clear as crystal my dear. There was no way a player that struggles to trap a ball would last in the premier league. It's just impossible. It's time we faced the fact, the premier league is too high for Iheanacho. It has nothing to do with his team tactics, team mates or even his own discipline and work rate. He simply lacks the quality. Simple and short.

Maybe by next season when Brendan Rodgers finally demotes him permanently to the U-23's (where his playing time will still not be guaranteed), he will finally make his dream move to China to make as much pension money as possible before he starts getting benched there too. .

Danielnino00:



I agree with that 100% .. he got us Coutinho..

But identifying talented players is one thing ..Grooming them is another..

Aside Coutinho, what happened to the numerous talented players he signed?

Icon4s:


This man, I don't understand you o. You are practically wishing for his downfall. Not right bro.

Danielnino00:
3-0 now

Rita Chikwelu and Ohale(2) with the goals

edi287:

Well Sturridge was a hit till the injuries kicked in.
Lallana has been hot and cold. Same with Loren
Clyne started well but off the field issues has ruined him
He also signed Joe Gomez, Can, Miller and Firmino. I mean let's not forget he didn't have the backing Klopp has in terms of transfers (Klopp is obviously a better coach I know).
Dude didn't want to sign Balotelli and Benteke sha.

Anyway truth is Nacho will have to improve considerably to be first choice in his team.

Curtisaxel7:


I have nothing to gain from any footballer's fall.
.
I am only stating the facts. The cold hard bitter facts.

Danielnino00:
3-0 now


Rita Chikwelu and Ohale(2) with the goals

nelszx:


It's 3-3 now

Finally 3-4 in favour of Nigeria.

klexycole:


Finally 3-4 in favour of Nigeria.

Icon4s:


See how much our female football has fallen. Scraping a win over Slovakia.

Chai! I miss the days of Perpetual Nkwocha, Mercy Akhide, Florence Omagbemi, Stella Mbachu and co.

Our female football is dying. We cannot even dominate African teams again.

BascoVanVeli:


It is not our women it is our coach.

BascoVanVeli:


It is not our women it is our coach.

Sir, the coach shouldn't take the entire blame. The ladies are weak and tired. They are old and already getting out of shape. The team needs young and promising players.

Icon4s:


See how much our female football has fallen. Scraping a win over Slovakia.

Chai! I miss the days of Perpetual Nkwocha, Mercy Akhide, Florence Omagbemi, Stella Mbachu and co.

Our female football is dying. We cannot even dominate African teams again.

Same thought sir.

Icon4s:


Bro, the quality is not there anymore. Did you follow the Falcons teams of the late 90s and 2000s?