Lessons from Iran vs. Nigeria — bleacherreport.com

Beyond the tactical issues, it is becoming ever more apparent that Keshi’s squad-selection decisions were poorly thought through. The Big Boss hasn’t used his 23 picks intelligently enough to give himself options off the bench, and in a tournament such as the World Cup, this is imperative, particularly considering the capricious form of the front three. In midfield, the starting trio of John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi and Ramon Azeez—all of whom were disappointing against Iran—are supported only by the peripheral Reuben Gabriel on the bench.

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