Ademola Lookman has been nominated for April's Serie A Player of the Month Award

[Bigpokey24]

[vancity eagle]

But he's not good enough for Finidi the Fraud.

[highbury]

But he's not good enough for Finidi the Fraud.

Really! Is that right Fraud detector? Tell me something

[1naija]

Why do you keep saying Finidi does not like Lookman? Do you have any proof?

But he's not good enough for Finidi the Fraud.

[wanaj0]

But he's not good enough for Finidi the Fraud.

I pray Finidi succeed so that he can do to you what Keshi did to you

Continue to HATE

[goke313]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

[Lolly]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

He and other regulars didn’t have to start in the friendly matches. The issue was Finidi not giving some of the others any minutes over the 2 matches.

[Enugu II]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

[Lolly]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

[Bigpokey24]

so many goats on this forum, this thread is about voting for Lookman, instead the goats have decided to derail the thread, e no go better for some of una on CE..

[Enugu II]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would have be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

He might but more likely as a withdrawn forward rather than out in the wide areas.

[Babalawo]

But he's not good enough for Finidi the Fraud.

Isn’t the purpose of friendlies to try out new formations and new players? So because Lookman didn’t start a friendly game, all of a sudden Finidi is a Fraud? The same Lookman that started pretty much all the AFCON games?

You really need to see a Psychiatrist!

[vancity eagle]

But he's not good enough for Finidi the Fraud.

Isn’t the purpose of friendlies to try out new formations and new players? So because Lookman didn’t start a friendly game, all of a sudden Finidi is a Fraud? The same Lookman that started pretty much all the AFCON games?

You really need to see a Psychiatrist!

Did he try out new players ?

Or did he leave them on the bench for 2 straight matches ?

[Lolly]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would have be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

He might but more likely as a withdrawn forward rather than out in the wide areas.

The one player that gives you goals, hustle and defends well from the front must start. We go see.

[Cellular]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would have be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

He might but more likely as a withdrawn forward rather than out in the wide areas.

The one player that gives you goals, hustle and defends well from the front must start. We go see.

But the same Lookman who is up for an award does not always start for his club.
The point is that the team is flexible enough to have quality subs.
Arguably, some will choose him over Iheanacho, and some will choose Iheanacho over him.
Some will find a way to play him... like push him out wide in the absence of Moses.
But in the games he did not start it was not like they used someone who was inferior to him. It was about preference.

Personally, I like that his game has rounded out nicely, and he should play. But depending on tactics and personnel available, if Boniface is healthy, would Boniface pair with Osimhen or start from the bench?
Who is the perfect striking partner for Osimhen?
Would he operate as a midfielder or a support striker?

I mean, there are sooooo many variables that will determine if he starts, where he starts, and how best to use him.

A good problem to have. For me, he brings instant offense as a sub.

[Enugu II]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would have be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

He might but more likely as a withdrawn forward rather than out in the wide areas.

The one player that gives you goals, hustle and defends well from the front must start. We go see.

Lolly,

You have a point there but bear in mind that he is competing with Kelechi,Moffi etc. Kele also scores regularly for country. I think that Fonidi is likely going to ditch wingers from the wide positions and use wide backs instead. This is what he clearly did in the friendlies which meant Lookman did not start. Note that even Moses played but as a central striker in those two games. It should be obvious what Finidi is attempting.

Now, I feel Lookman has a shot as the second forward, next to Victor but he has lots of competition. He was one of Nigeria's best players at the AFCON. However, he has not always played at that level for Nigeria and the difference is that he gave 110 at the AFCON. Prior to the AFCON, Lookman was clearly not giving 110. We shall see if he continues to give 110.

[ugly boy]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would have be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

He might but more likely as a withdrawn forward rather than out in the wide areas.

The one player that gives you goals, hustle and defends well from the front must start. We go see.

Lolly,

You have a point there but bear in mind that he is competing with Kelechi,Moffi etc. Kele also scores regularly for country. I think that Fonidi is likely going to ditch wingers from the wide positions and use wide backs instead. This is what he clearly did in the friendlies which meant Lookman did not start. Note that even Moses played but as a central striker in those two games. It should be obvious what Finidi is attempting.

Now, I feel Lookman has a shot as the second forward, next to Victor but he has lots of competition. He was one of Nigeria's best players at the AFCON. However, he has not always played at that level for Nigeria and the difference is that he gave 110 at the AFCON. Prior to the AFCON, Lookman was clearly not giving 110. We shall see if he continues to give 110.

There is no foward position that Kelechi plays better than Lookman on current form. 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 or 4-3-3 no serious coach will start Kelechi when Lookman is available on current form. Lookman was arguably our best player in AFCON. Its like saying you support a coach sitting Osimhen for Sadiq.

[Bell]

Imagine being in form in Serie A but not good enough to start for SE

Why do you think that it is impossible? Football is a team sport and your form is as good as how you play with the group. We have a starting defender in the Bundesliga [Akpoguma] who could not play well with SE. previously, we also had a top striker in Germany [Akpoborire] who could not start with SE. There are other examples.

In any case, Lookman has played well in the SE and I believe the personnel change in the formation led to Lookman not starting in the few friendlies handled by Finidi. It does not mean it will be the case in the future. But if it does, it will not have anything to do with how Lookman does at his club but with how Nigeria seeks to play.

I would have be shocked if Lookman doesn’t start in Finidi’s first competitive match because of how Nigeria seeks to play. We wait and see.

He might but more likely as a withdrawn forward rather than out in the wide areas.

The one player that gives you goals, hustle and defends well from the front must start. We go see.

Lolly,

You have a point there but bear in mind that he is competing with Kelechi,Moffi etc. Kele also scores regularly for country. I think that Fonidi is likely going to ditch wingers from the wide positions and use wide backs instead. This is what he clearly did in the friendlies which meant Lookman did not start. Note that even Moses played but as a central striker in those two games. It should be obvious what Finidi is attempting.

Now, I feel Lookman has a shot as the second forward, next to Victor but he has lots of competition. He was one of Nigeria's best players at the AFCON. However, he has not always played at that level for Nigeria and the difference is that he gave 110 at the AFCON. Prior to the AFCON, Lookman was clearly not giving 110. We shall see if he continues to give 110.

There is no foward position that Kelechi plays better than Lookman on current form. 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 or 4-3-3 no serious coach will start Kelechi when Lookman is available on current form. Lookman was arguably our best player in AFCON. Its like saying you support a coach sitting Osimhen for Sadiq.

SURE, MOST COACHES DO - IN A FRIENDLY (EXHIBITION)


You don't get much by playing Osimhen in a friendly - he's a known quantity. But that would not happen in matches that count. In many of their exhibition games, the Miami coach kept Messi on the bench. There are NFL and NBA coaches who don't even play their proven players in the pre-season, preferring to see what growth younger and lesser known players have recorded. And to avoid injuries to key players in "meaningless" friendlies and to have them rested when they count.
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