edi287:

Yeah Awaziem might get dropped. I remember there were reports that Ogu trained as a CB in the past, didn't think Rohr would try out in a game.
One of the benefits of having someone like him as a CB in a three man defence is he can always switch back to a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 when required.
After this world cup, Rohr needs to look at our midfield options. He should be looking at more creative CMs. Get someone who can pass from deep if he insists on playing Mikel as a 10.

AIG07:
Iwobi is undebatebly our most outstanding outfield player today. His ball reading ability has improved. I saw him pull some long and lobbed defence splitting balls. One of which led to a goal.

Iwobi should be given a free role in the team. He needs to be free to roam about to dictate play..

lexyman:


have you considered other aspect .

Sheu is a versatile player , he can get better, and dont forget , his performance were top notch during the qualifier... not until recently when he started experiencing dwindling in form , but this is not his best

kennysville:
Friends, countrymen, Nairalanders.....

#EngNig...

Watching the first half got me soooo annoyed at our reactionary approach to games and I fear this is a serious problem. Whatever happened to us actually playing our own game? What is it with sitting down and waiting for our opponents to show us their hand before we deal? My stomach was really turning when I saw them English take over the midfield. We couldnt string 3passes together without them interrupted. Did we also have to wait till 2nd half to do the needful changes?

5 friendlies and we are yet to sort out a workin and meaningful midfield and yet we keep talking goalkeeper. Even if Rohr is trying sooo much not to reveal his game plan to opponents watching,... any fool already knows that his ultimate pattern is 3-5-2. Who is he kidding? I am not gonna talk about players who goofes today because right abt nw is not the time for any experimentation. The whole reason why we are in this mess, if truth be told is Rorh's conservative approach. The moment he noticed us losing the battle in the midfield, he shd have drafted Mikel to the deep to shut down things.

Waiting till 2nd half to do necessary changes might be too late in some games. We might not be sooo lucky to recover. I hear a lot of people saying we seem intimidated in the first 30 minutes. But the question I have is does it mean we cant at least string accurate passes just to kill the time and pressure? We dont need to even try and score... at least boss the midfield .... frustrate the opponent a little. I dont think that should be too hard? If pressure is what is the problem, then we have to devise a means of soaking that up. Learn to pass accurately and keep it tight. No need goin forward! Shikena.

The earlier our gaffer starts playing accordin to his team's strength, the beta. Enough of this player cannot be benched for that player. Oh... and one more thing.... if reactionary tactics is how Rorh gets his results, then we gotts be ready to be coming from behind a lot at the mundial. I hope it works

ChrisKels:
Michael please where are you? Those who called us clueless and haters have finally been treated to a sweet dinner by their Onazi

TheGoodJoe:


So what have they been doing all these while? A lot of work, two weeks to the World Cup.

TheGoodJoe:
The coaching crew should get serious and make the right set-up for the team. Nacho should lead the line. He offers more bite, mobility, finishing ability, shooting from range and also has the creativity to drop deep to assist the midfield. It is a no-brainer he should be a starter.

Onazi should never start ahead of Ogu again.

Finito.

Mujtahida:

From maturity you don move to consistency. Ok o

Joebie:
It would be a blessing in disguise. Trust me.

Mickael2:



Like you seriously want to believe that Nacho should be the lone man forward? When has he ever had a good game in that position?

Unlimited22:

Should we fry beans?

TheGoodJoe:


Lee seriously you believe a less mobile person is a better option when we are in an era most teams play with compact midfield and defence? The way out is to have more movement up front. A big man would not perform magic.

The most devastating teams have players who offer movement. Look at Dres Mertens for Napoli. He is not your regular big man.

Jarus:


We should o. Iceland losing on a day we also lost is good for our morale.

Mickael2:



Like you seriously want to believe that Nacho should be the lone man forward? When has he ever had a good game in that position?

Mickael2:




you are evading the question Sir. tell me one game that he has functioned well as a lone striker up top.


He is no Mertens by the way, not even remotely close

TheGoodJoe:


Dres Mertens was a winger most of his career but Sarri was able to fashion out one of the most devastating forwards in the game today by tinkering with his set-up and giving the small winger a chance upfront. Mertens turned out a revelation banging over 40 goals in over 50 games.

Caging minds with respect to tactics is long over. Attributes is the key.

TheGoodJoe:


Is Ighalo Ronaldo. Your writing empty things here without making any point. I have lifted attributes why Iheanacho is the better pick. Heck, today, he offered better movement and touches upfront than Ighalo. Why the hell should Ighalo be the better choice?

I have said it, with more movement up front, the midfield has better options to pick better passes.

Iheanacho has led the line for Guardiola and Guardiola mostly plays with a man upfront and Iheanacho has done well. So I wonder all these when has Iheanacho played well as a long striker upfront.

Mertens shows that build and strength is not the only way to go with a striker upfront.

How that equates to Iheanacho being Mertens beats my imagination.

TheGoodJoe:
The coaching crew should get serious and make the right set-up for the team. Nacho should lead the line. He offers more bite, mobility, finishing ability, shooting from range and also has the creativity to drop deep to assist the midfield. It is a no-brainer he should be a starter.

Onazi should never start ahead of Ogu again.

Finito.

Mickael2:



Sir, Nacho has been tried there over and again and he failed woefully every single time. He is no Mertens not even close by any stretch

tbaba1234:
First of all, shocking first half.. We lost the midfield battle.. Joel Obi was getting into everyone's way. Onazi kept misplacing passes.

Ebuehi is miles ahead of Shehu, How people do not see that, is baffling...

Ogu was great.. Ogu and Etebo stabilized the middle.

Ndidi and Ogu/etebo might be our best midfield combo.

Overall, good test..

I hope Joel Obi gets dropped.

EEGA:
Which Nacho?

I can only start Nacho in a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 but as a lone striker Mbanu.The days of experiment are gone.
We also have Simy to deputise for Ighalo.

TheGoodJoe:


Talk like an analyst than saying he failed woefully.

I have pointed out a simple way to identify how ruthless Iheanacho can be but most of you have decided to keep your eyes blind to a simple point.

In the game against South Africa most people criticized Iheanacho, people missed a blatant fact. Iheanancho made some devastating runs that put the South African defence under pressure. However, the passes that would have helped us score where poor. That is not the striker not playing poorly but the midfield not delivering. Watch the runs and the chances would have gotten, will show you Iheanacho's strength.

In the game against Algeria, even the coach told you Iheanacho was the reason we lost but you have chosen to bury your head in a sand of lies to keep the false doctrine of Iheanacho can not operate alone upfront.

In today's game, Nacho dropped deep to help spread the ball, kept the defenders under pressure and also kept pickford under pressure. This gave us more chances to win the ball. Tell us a better option to play to cause such effect. Because, I see no solutions from you.

Mickael2:



No offence Sir but you really do not have any point.


I am very very sure that you are part of the 'national team form' committee so I ask again, has Nacho ever performed well as a lone striker in the GWG? The answer, if you are being sincere is a resounding NO. Has Ighalo performed well as a lone striker for us? Way way better than Nacho has ever managed. Against Algeria the midfielders couldn't find any pass for Nacho and you came and gave us a long speech about pressing, utterly useless speech it was no offence. Against South Africa the same thing happened and you came back and blamed the midfield, yet against Cameroon Ighalo barely got 4 good chances and scored, if he wasn't mobile how did the midfielder find him? Baba, it's 00:37, you probably had a hectic day no?

Mickael2:




so after Nacho came on did we have a single bonafide chance? At least Ighalo was involved in the goal somehow

Mickael2:



No offence Sir but you really do not have any point.


I am very very sure that you are part of the 'national team form' committee so I ask again, has Nacho ever performed well as a lone striker in the GWG? The answer, if you are being sincere is a resounding NO. Has Ighalo performed well as a lone striker for us? Way way better than Nacho has ever managed. Against Algeria the midfielders couldn't find any pass for Nacho and you came and gave us a long speech about pressing, utterly useless speech it was no offence. Against South Africa the same thing happened and you came back and blamed the midfield, yet against Cameroon Ighalo barely got 4 good chances and scored, if he wasn't mobile how did the midfielder find him? Baba, it's 00:37, you probably had a hectic day no?

TheGoodJoe:


And you feel playing Simy upfront alone is not an experiment. Na wa.