Maybe this will change in the next fixture but none of the German’s selections were surprising in any sense.
He had promised to try out new players but, with the exception of Terem Moffi, none of the debutants or inexperienced stars got significant minutes.
If it’s largely the same in a few days, Nigerians won't hesitate to reveal their displeasure.
Understanding the manager’s problematic situation
Despite the continued criticism of the style, Friday’s showing needs the necessary context.
The majority of players in the team had returned to Nigeria after the completion of their domestic campaigns and had to fly to Austria, which probably took a toll.
Injuries to key players and their subsequent withdrawals likely led to Rohr opting for an XI that he knows and is familiar with.
Having said that, the line-up on June 8 will make for interesting viewing.
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