Rohr Hints : Defensive Roles For Super Eagles Two Biggest Stars Against Argentina

Coach Gernot Rohr has hinted that the two biggest stars in the Super Eagles squad, John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, will take up defensive roles in Tuesday evening's clash against Argentina.

It would be recalled that Mikel was deployed as a defensive midfielder against Iceland while Moses slotted in at right wing-back, the same position he played for Chelsea last season.

The Super Eagles number eleven was criticized for his below par performance against Croatia but made an impact against Iceland, and provided the assist for the first goal scored by Ahmed Musa.

''Victor Moses is fit, he is very committed also, he is working hard in training since four weeks,'' Rohr stated.

''He had a week holiday more than the other ones because he finished late, the final of the FA Cup and he's playing now in the same position he does for Chelsea which is interesting for our team, we had also the same change in Obi Mikel.''

Added Rohr : ''They have to do now like they do for their clubs, they can do defensive work and also sacrifice for the team and for the country.

''All the time, each player wants to play offensively especially when they come to the country, but they do the dirty work sometimes for the team which is a good sign for the team.

''It is a plus for us and I hope tomorrow they will do it again.''

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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