Chelsea hail ‘impressive’ Omeruo following Nigeria’s World Cup exit
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Chelsea hail ‘impressive’ Omeruo following Nigeria’s World Cup exit
Premier League outfit Chelsea have been keeping a close eye on Kenneth
Omeruo at the 2018 World Cup and were impressed by his performance
despite Nigeria’s controversial 2-1 loss to Argentina in their final
game of the tournament.
However, the central defender is to be blamed for the first goal goal
conceded by the Super Eagles in the 14th minute after he failed to
read Messi’s run and the Argentina number ten fired a right-footed
shot past Francis Uzoho.
In their review of the game, Chelsea wrote on their official website :
”This one will perhaps hurt the most for a young side who showed so
much promise, led by Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi in midfield and
bolstered at the back by the impressive Kenneth Omeruo….
”Still, plenty of work was required and Omeruo in the back three and
Moses at right wing-back defended with diligence…..”
Omeruo, who made his second start of the World Cup against Argentina,
was replaced by Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi in the 90th minute in a tactical
substitution, while Nigeria’s only goalscorer Victor Moses went the
distance.
Chelsea’s Argentina goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero was punished for his
error against Croatia and was a non-playing substitute in the final
Group D game.
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