I would play Efe Ambrose in the Mikel role...

[bushboy]

Guys, after having watched Efe many times for both club and country, and havig also watched Mikel struggle in this WC, if I were coach, I would play Efe in the Mikel role.
I keep my centerback pairing of Yobo and Omeruo. A healthy Oboabona takes over at RB, and Efe, Onazi, and Azeez form the middle trio (Nosa would have been nice, but no crying over spilled milk).

Efe is faster than mikel. He is a better ball player than Mikel. His confidence on the ball is outstanding and he will move the ball up the field quicker than Mikel. There will be no useless "sheilding" or "bigmanism" with Efe. He gets the ball, and he only thinks ONE thing....FORWARD!!! Azzez and Onazi will provide cover.

I think this would work. Just my 2 cents.

[Tbite]

Ambrose has more confidence on the ball, than any other Nigerian defender!

Yobo has not had that kind of confidence in YEARS!

This guy has skills! He reminds me of David Luiz! In that he is really a CB or Midfielder.

The right back thing is really not his calling. I even went as far saying that he can dribble better than some Nigerian forwards! And I am not even exaggerating! I have seen him beat his man...time and time and time and time again! Not just for Nigeria but even for Celtic!

I do not know about the Mikel role....but he is definitely a midfielder in my books. Midfielder or CB. It is not even to say that he is not a decent wingback...but defensively...he cannot hack it, that is the issue! Offensively, I do not really have too much of an issue. He can cross better than Echiejile and Oshaniwa...he is also more potent! But playing as a fullback requires great positional awareness and concentration! He often gets caught out of position or loses his concentration!

[Ugbowo]

My brother,

It is too late to experiment. Mikel has to wake up from his slumber.

I think he is trying to force things from deep. Looking for the outstanding pass and not trusting his teammates....sometimes he just needs to keep it simple.

[balo]

My brother,

It is too late to experiment. Mikel has to wake up from his slumber.

I think he is trying to force things from deep. Looking for the outstanding pass and not trusting his teammates....sometimes he just needs to keep it simple.

He needs to wake up and realize this is not a battle of the tortoises. No snails came out to play ball.

[ora]

I do agree, Mikel is not it this time around.

[juventuss]

Anyone thinking that maybe opponents have game planned for Mikel ?

[marko]

The Nigeria game that relies on the pace of its forward men, Mikel just ends up slowing the game down for no reason, what needs a quick release of the ball like he did at under 20 level, This is not Chelsea, he needs to get his mindset from there, just hope Mikel proves everyone wrong against France including myself! he has the ability to, its a knockout phase, no 2nd chances or you out

[bushboy]

This thread is about Efe Amrose ability to play the Mikel role. Not about Mikel!!!

[Sunset]

And who would play RB?

[theYemster]

Anyone thinking that maybe opponents have game planned for Mikel ?

Perhaps so but its not the reason for his subpar performance.

[Goalgetter]

Efe played Defensive midfield for Siasia's team in Beijing, especially against a supposedly more talented Ivorian side. It was a clean sweep by Siasia's boys - 2 zip.

[icee]

Tbite - I actually think this a very good idea. Something worth trying. Try for 20 mins and if it doesn't work or doesn't look to have promise then go back to status quo. I really like your contribtions and some points you make. I see that they're well thought through.

[bushboy]

Tbite - I actually think this a very good idea. Something worth trying. Try for 20 mins and if it doesn't work or doesn't look to have promise then go back to status quo. I really like your contribtions and some points you make. I see that they're well thought through.

Who dash Tbite? Na bushboy tok am!

[bushboy]

And who would play RB?

Clearly you didn't read my post

[Sunset]

And who would play RB?

Clearly you didn't read my post

At least you know

So who will it be?

[omey2k4]

this is actually a good idea because efe actually drives the ball forward better and faster. I doubt keshi will do that.If Mikel gets injured then what???

[Cristao II]

When do we start laughing?

[Siddonlook11]

And who would play RB?

Odunlami .

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Guys, after having watched Efe many times for both club and country, and havig also watched Mikel struggle in this WC, if I were coach, I would play Efe in the Mikel role.
I keep my centerback pairing of Yobo and Omeruo. A healthy Oboabona takes over at RB, and Efe, Onazi, and Azeez form the middle trio (Nosa would have been nice, but no crying over spilled milk).

Efe is faster than mikel. He is a better ball player than Mikel. His confidence on the ball is outstanding and he will move the ball up the field quicker than Mikel. There will be no useless "sheilding" or "bigmanism" with Efe. He gets the ball, and he only thinks ONE thing....FORWARD!!! Azzez and Onazi will provide cover.

I think this would work. Just my 2 cents.

Oh, just shut up, for real


Cheers.

[okuns]

My brother,

It is too late to experiment. Mikel has to wake up from his slumber.

I think he is trying to force things from deep. Looking for the outstanding pass and not trusting his teammates....sometimes he just needs to keep it simple.

He needs to wake up and realize this is not a battle of the tortoises. No snails came out to play ball.

By the time he wakes up, we will be out...

[yannick]

Chei I wish we had a Nosa or Raheem lawal in this team!

[Riversboy]

Worth considering. We need a Plan B for if JMO doesn't wake up.

RB.

[platinum]

Anyone thinking that maybe opponents have game planned for Mikel ?

For sure especially the first game but he's supposed to be the star so mek e show am. Even when he's had time and space he's been absent.