Tinneh:
The major problem in a 4-4-2 formation is risking being overun in midfield, those that watched leicester vs chelsea would have observed that without tielemans in that game leicester really struggled in that game as neither ndidi or soumary could control the tempo of the game, until maddison was subbed in...so for us to be effective with that formation we would need a cm who can control the tempo of the game, make tackes and be a good ball progressor.. Presently i dont think any of our cm has that skill set..
I also dont think a mid pairing of ndidi-aribo would be effective in a 4-4-2 formation

zuchyblink:
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Tinneh:
The major problem in a 4-4-2 formation is risking being overun in midfield, those that watched leicester vs chelsea would have observed that without tielemans in that game leicester really struggled in that game as neither ndidi or soumary could control the tempo of the game, until maddison was subbed in...so for us to be effective with that formation we would need a cm who can control the tempo of the game, make tackes and be a good ball progressor.. Presently i dont think any of our cm has that skill set..
I also dont think a mid pairing of ndidi-aribo would be effective in a 4-4-2 formation

Tinneh:

Lol wetin u expect before?
4-4-2 isnt bad if you have technically sound midfielders, also the overload on the wings is an added advantage, personally i feel its a nice formation if we get a good cm to pair ndidi..
Iheanacho/iwobi as ss
Ejuke and samu on both flanks, oshimen wouldnt be short of supplies

12large1:

442 is not a formation for modern football.

lovewins:
Guys

Check out Eguavon Analysing the Eagles over time. He appears to be technically sound.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey5KcdrfvaM

TheGoodJoe:


Nice video. It got a chance to give us a glimpse into Coach Eguavoen's understanding of the game. I wish he went a bit deeper into the tactical side of things but it showed he has a good grasp of the game.

One thing I liked about the video was getting to understand Zonal tactics. I have tried to understand it but Eguavoen did Justice in the video.

One thing we should expect is an improvement in our build up play.

We are going to play in an expansive pattern with our wingers gumming the offensive end.

Eguavoen wants flair and directness. I think he is going to go hard on Ndidi. He will want Ndidi to do more with ball and dictate play.

He might get something off Iwobi. He likes his creative midfielders operating from the deep.

One problem I had with the video is that a lot of the tactics he talked about relies on what the opponents bring to us. Which is we will play responsively.

He also did not talk about if we will press in our play.

Verdict:
I still feel Eguavoen is bringing some old school touch to the team. He believes we already have a strong blueprint and players that can fit into it.

I would prefer a more modern principle approach but Eguavoen has a closer understanding of the team.

Our coming style:
Eguavoen will want us to play a possessive and [b]direct pattern.[/b]

Meaning we will use clever fluid play to break the shape of the opposition and exploit the spaces with speed, technique and intelligence.

I hope we know more from him but it was nice of Eguavoen to reach out to the public with what to expect.

Much respect Sir.

realpoacher:


You missed the point I bolded. He said our Nigerian style has always been indirect with a little bit of direct to dissect the opponent depending on their style of play.

In a nutshell, expect him to play a mix of both with the indirect being the dominant pattern.

PurpleHouse:
Yessssss!

Love you man!

Utonwanne:
Away from analysis and arguments...

Abeg where is Icon4s?

I don dae miss am like my first love

What about the 'funful' yearly recognition for most resourceful, best duo, most argued topic, cat & rat, etc

Abi we no go do am this year?

safarigirl:


Just saw this on Twitter. Great chap, correct guy.

This is his first international tournament, make nothing pour sand sand for him garri

PurpleHouse:
Yessssss!

Love you man!

PurpleHouse:
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Love you man!

12large1:


How can you have Osimhen as a player and be making asinine statement like “we don’t have a salad, mane or mahrez”. Isn’t that madness.. osimehn stop your habit of missing “sitters” and you will be a complete striker

andrewbaba44:


Don’t mind rohr

I don’t think there are many complete strikers at 22 ,so surely he will stop missing sitters ,it’s normal

Lewa Harry Kane Suarez Dey miss sitters sometimes self

12large1:


How can you have Osimhen as a player and be making asinine statement like “we don’t have a salad, mane or mahrez”. Isn’t that madness.. osimehn stop your habit of missing “sitters” and you will be a complete striker

do4luv14:




You can't blame him, it was his speech to make, and make it he must. but when reading his speech, do so with a little pinch of salt

TheGoodJoe:



Eguavoen wants flair and directness. I think he is going to go hard on Ndidi. He will want Ndidi to do more with ball and dictate play.

He might get something off Iwobi. He likes his creative midfielders operating from the deep.

Much respect Sir.

12large1:


442 is not a formation for modern football.

safarigirl:


Just saw this on Twitter. Great chap, correct guy.

This is his first international tournament, make nothing pour sand sand for him garri

andrewbaba44:


You still ended up saying nothing in this your long epistle that’s full of trash

Ko necessary oga kome ,your same old recycled words about hyping epl players who went to other leagues ,the best players in the epl are from other leagues ,just take note ,one of the best strikers in the epl history is aguero from other league who is better than many English striker ,if not all of them

You are very silly for thinking other European teams will pay nacho 20k a week ,I am talking about decent teams that nacho should join you are here talking about teams like Levante ,Sevilla leipzig will afford to pay KC , is Roma not paying Tammy ? Tammy was not even active last season or half the player iheanacho was , but he got a club but you think nacho won’t get a club


No European team will take nacho but European team will take Tammy who was not that active last season ,you are just too delusional

For your information KC is not a Leicester city flop and will never be regarded as one

You cap too much and you know nothing about football.

charlesemeka85:
decent football knowledge but not modern enough to me

Made a lot of reference on resurrecting our traditional wing play and expansive football which I hinted on few days ago nothing more nothing less

Was expecting to hear the tactical input that may be required if the opponent thwart our traditional game play but didn’t get any, may be that will be addressed when need be

There is another point he made which I concur and noticed as one of the issues bedeviling the team for some time now, lack of physical imposing players as we use to have before. I know many will argue that it’s irrelevant but in the African scene it’s goes a long way in helping team must especially the least rated teams.like he said physique mixed with technique and speed will be 100%


With what eguavoen said in the video with regards of how he wants his midfielders to play I think iwobi will be a jewel to him because the Everton man doesn’t shy away from getting the ball or making spaces for opening but very good at one touch football and long passes

On the other side ndidi will learn a lot from the coach because I believe from the video that he has few things ndidi needs to add to his game

Also as a coach who loves his full backs up the pitch aina will definetely shine under him

chrisooblog:
The Dark Knight Returns