Chelsea Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent Will Miss England-Nigeria Friendly In June
Published: March 18, 2018
Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley will not be selected for the international friendly between England and Nigeria at the National Stadium in London on June 2, Three Lions boss boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed.
The former Everton star has been struggling with a hamstring complaint since his arrival at Chelsea in the January transfer window, which has limited his appearances to just three games in all competitions.
"I think he’s just not been fit," Southgate was quoted as saying by the Mirror.
"He went to Chelsea on the back of a long-term hamstring injury, quite a serious one, and has had only had a couple of matches really.''
Southgate added : ''He’s not available for selection now anyway, so he’s unfortunate in the way that has played out in this year in particular.
"But if he can get back playing and playing regularly I’m sure, post-summer, we will look again.
"It’s going to be difficult for him I think to get the number of games he needs now for the World Cup. But we know he’s a talented player."
No player of Nigerian descent was named in England's match day squad by Terry Venables in the Three Lions' 1-0 win over Nigeria in a friendly in November 1994 and eight years later manager Sven-Göran Eriksson did not include any player of Nigerian descent on his roster for the World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is poised to feature against the Super Eagles on June 2, while ex-Young Lions stars Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses and Ola Aina are expected to make Nigeria's squad.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
The former Everton star has been struggling with a hamstring complaint since his arrival at Chelsea in the January transfer window, which has limited his appearances to just three games in all competitions.
"I think he’s just not been fit," Southgate was quoted as saying by the Mirror.
"He went to Chelsea on the back of a long-term hamstring injury, quite a serious one, and has had only had a couple of matches really.''
Southgate added : ''He’s not available for selection now anyway, so he’s unfortunate in the way that has played out in this year in particular.
"But if he can get back playing and playing regularly I’m sure, post-summer, we will look again.
"It’s going to be difficult for him I think to get the number of games he needs now for the World Cup. But we know he’s a talented player."
No player of Nigerian descent was named in England's match day squad by Terry Venables in the Three Lions' 1-0 win over Nigeria in a friendly in November 1994 and eight years later manager Sven-Göran Eriksson did not include any player of Nigerian descent on his roster for the World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is poised to feature against the Super Eagles on June 2, while ex-Young Lions stars Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses and Ola Aina are expected to make Nigeria's squad.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
Latest News
- Transfer battle: Journalist reveals Galatasaray still hopeful of signing Osimhen amid Al-Hilal interest
- Derrick Abu: Fullback who spent 11 years at Chelsea joins Southampton's partner club
- Official: After making PL2 debut at 16, Nigerian forward signs new deal with Man Utd
- Newly promoted Premier League club interested in Super Eagles striker Arokodare
- Official: FC Copenhagen sell Turkish 1. Lig's top assister Paul Mukairu to Pogon Szczecin
- Towering Nigerian forward signs new contract at Preston North End after Burnley exit
- Confirmed team news: Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka ruled out of Borussia Dortmund v Monterrey
- 'Had a phone conversation' - Uzundurukan reveals Galatasaray coach's transfer message to Osimhen
- Arokodare reports for pre-season training at Racing Genk amid links with Fulham
- Bayer Leverkusen make transfer decision on Super Eagles striker Boniface ahead of next season


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88