Saturday, November 12, 2016

Rohr to drop Mikel for Ogu against Algeria

John Mikel Obi: Nigeria and Chelsea star deserves more credit


By Rasaq Oboirien
GERNOT Rohr could be forced to drop Super Eagles skipper, John Obi Mikel for Nigeria's Russia 2018 World Cup tie against Algeria in Uyo come Saturday, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
This development could become a reality and to the dismay of Uyo fans going by the words of the Franco-German prior to the game.
"I maintain, I cannot feature a player who has stayed six(6) weeks without action. It's unfortunate but that's how it is."
Mikel, and one of Chelsea longest serving player has not featured in a game since the arrival of Italian, Antonio Conte.
Recall Rohr on Thursday, came in his defence blasting the ex-Juventus of Italy coach whom he said has frozen out the Midfielder because he played in the Rio Olympics where he helped Nigeria to win a bronze and it's only medal.
Meanwhile, Mikel could make way for John Ogu, who could start his first competitive game under Rohr who is poised to make it two out of two wins in the qualifiers.
Ogu has hit the form of his life this season featuring for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Premier League and Europa League.