darkelf:


Lol. Why should I pull him down?

I am just trying to be factual here.

He is not even the best midfielder in his team. He has paid his dues. He has tried. He won a champions league with Chelsea and an AFCON with NIgeria.

His stay in China didn't help matters. His presence in our squad in the WC 2018 didn't prevent teams from walloping us.

That's why I say we should try to look elsewhere. We don't need to be shouting his name once we loose or we don't create enough chances because the truth is his presence would not make much of a difference just like happened in the WC 2018

wayodude:


The game you mention was against Italy. I was there in craven cottage on the night. Bright Dike was just as good as Shola and and younger than him and had the passion and desire to play for Nigeria which Shola never did.

Having said all that in the season leading to the world cup Mike Eneramo, Brown Ideye, Anthony Ujah, imoh Ezekiel, Kalu Uche, Osariemhen Ebagua I can name more all had better seasons than Shola and should have been tested in the games against Greece, Scotland and Italy in the run up to the world cup.

Shola was not there on merit. I said it!

Mickael2:



Seems like you don't want know what Mikel brings. I get it, he isn't the best midfielder in the league, not even close at all. But saying we can do without him as at now is not true. Not with what Iwobi is doing. When you are 1-0 against Senegal in the Semifinal, then you will understand how important Mikel is. Iwobi is there to create chances, if he isn't doing it then he should go to the bench for someone who can, but only Mikel can actually control a game, make it look pleasing.

eazyjakes:
Mikel is still relevant on the short term.He does not have the intensity of a box-box midfielder hence his low statistics on assists and goals but his general football intelligence is an asset to any team. The intensity of d game in Europe and at the World Cup will always be higher dan the AFCON hence we can still get 60 to 70 quality minutes from him Bt if we ain’t looking at replacing him in the long term,dats suicidal for this super eagles....The best mikel can go is a bit-part role in the next World Cup and dats even pushing him to d limit....Our scouts and coaching crew must earn dia pay in discovering and developing a long term replacement for mikel.

Earthquake2:
Ndidi starts for Leicester, Nigerian legend Iheanacho on the bench

Earthquake2:
Ndidi starts for Leicester, Nigerian legend Iheanacho on the bench

Clementoke:


Abeg leave Iheanacho, let him face his work. He is not even worthy of a place on our bench presently. The guy's career is down now and everyone knows that. The way some of us mock players in the name of "constructive criticism" leaves much to be desired.

darkelf:


Lol. Why should I pull him down?

I am just trying to be factual here.

He is not even the best midfielder in his team. He has paid his dues. He has tried. He won a champions league with Chelsea and an AFCON with NIgeria.

His stay in China didn't help matters. His presence in our squad in the WC 2018 didn't prevent teams from walloping us.

That's why I say we should try to look elsewhere. We don't need to be shouting his name once we loose or we don't create enough chances because the truth is his presence would not make much of a difference just like happened in the WC 2018

Truidstar:


Let me come in here, your assertion that Mikel will not make a difference at the Afcon is flawed. Mikel had a jaded performance at the world cup, same as a host of players. Mikel is the heartbeat of that midfield. This is African opposition we are talking about. Mikel will be our Pirlo at this tournament based on the little I have seen of him at Middlesborough. His presence will be the difference for us as he will dictate play from deep.
Mikel is our most important player, take it or leave it.

Clementoke:


Abeg leave Iheanacho, let him face his work. He is not even worthy of a place on our bench presently. The guy's career is down now and everyone knows that. The way some of us mock players in the name of "constructive criticism" leaves much to be desired.

Earthquake2:
Balogun not even on the bench for Brighton

andrew444:


Stop making it look like he doesn't even make the bench

Dude arrived late after international duties

TheGoodJoe:
“At this minute, it’s creating the confidence because he’s (Iheanacho) scoring goals in training and working very hard and adapting to how we want to play.

“And I’m sure when the time comes, if he gets a chance to play consistently, he will take that chance.”

You see why I like this guy? His understanding of the game is just solid. No matter what, I see a far improved Nacho after months with Brendan Rodgers.

Keep working your socks off Nacho man.

Joebie:
Ndidi WhoScored MOTM with 9.1 rating.

Joebie:
Ndidi WhoScored MOTM with 9.1 rating.

maidaboi:
waste man Isaac success gave an assist today

TheGoodJoe:


Just came back from the game and I must say, this was the best I ever saw Ndidi play. He was not just good in his marking but his tracking back to win balls was off-the-chain.

His passing also improved and he was very balanced in his play.

I think he is the most improved player.

Earthquake2:


What do you mean, was he the only one that went to international duties?

andrew444:


Dey find wetin no loss

Iheanacho don tire you na balogun

Balogun is the first man on Brighton defence after those 2 first choice central back

What point are you trying to make ?

You are trying to tell us he doesn't make the bench just because he is not on the bench today ?

Please tell me your point

maidaboi:
waste man Isaac success gave an assist today

Joebie:
We would need both Ndidi and Mikel’s current form going into AFCON

Earthquake2:


I gave a report, wetin dey worry you

Balogun dey pay you? I said he is not on the bench and you are jumping up and down

andrew444:


Dey find wetin no loss

Iheanacho don tire you na balogun

Balogun is the first man on Brighton defence after those 2 first choice central back

What point are you trying to make ?

You are trying to tell us he doesn't make the bench just because he is not on the bench today ?

Please tell me your point