I might add, Bruno’s omission was strange, especially given how Aina was used on the other side. Bright’s not suited to that role inverting into midfield from right back, whereas Aina is. Hope to see Christanus Uche in the next camp, he’s unlucky to miss out.
Great piece, I found Chukwueze’s positioning over both games quite confusing. He’s never been someone comfortable receiving the ball between the lines or with his back to goal, so playing him in a central position was odd. Offensively we performed quite well, a lot of things that can’t be quantified on a stat sheet — we got into good positions but the final pass let us down so many times. Hard luck, one lapse of concentration which wasn’t addressed resulted in us breaking at the vital moment. There’s promise, just frustrating how the game ended.
I might add, Bruno’s omission was strange, especially given how Aina was used on the other side. Bright’s not suited to that role inverting into midfield from right back, whereas Aina is. Hope to see Christanus Uche in the next camp, he’s unlucky to miss out.
Great piece, I found Chukwueze’s positioning over both games quite confusing. He’s never been someone comfortable receiving the ball between the lines or with his back to goal, so playing him in a central position was odd. Offensively we performed quite well, a lot of things that can’t be quantified on a stat sheet — we got into good positions but the final pass let us down so many times. Hard luck, one lapse of concentration which wasn’t addressed resulted in us breaking at the vital moment. There’s promise, just frustrating how the game ended.
Very well Analysed.
Troost Ekong is way past it
And sadly we have Igoh Ogbu on the bench.
Aside Bassey he is the highest rated Nigerian defender in the world currently that he didn't get a minute is beyond me.
He is fast and most importantly can build from back.
Not picking Onyeka was inexcusable
The gift that keeps giving🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Apt, as ever!