Russia 2018 qualifiers on September 1.
Disu told
the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the team’s tactical formation
against South Africa in the AFCON qualifiers was wrong and should not be used
again.
He said that
the Eagles loss to Bafana Bafana in the AFCON qualifiers was due to wrong
tactical formation, adding that the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun would be more
tactical.
“The
formation used by Rohr during the AFCON qualifier against South Africa is wrong
tactics. He cannot use a supporting striker as an arrow head when using 4-3-3.
“Rohr should
know that Kelechi Iheanacho cannot spearhead attack, that is not his role and
that is why he is roaming about during the match against South Africa without a
shot at goal.
“I want them
to sit down and analyse the match themselves, that system is faulty because
most teams can now predict the formation. If we use that selection and tactics,
we will be embarrassed.
“Rohr should
align with the modern tactics of play rather than stick with the old play which
will not benefit us. We are too predictable now.
Disu said
that the players at the disposal of Rohr were good enough to accommodate
another formation which was less probable to opposing teams.
“We cannot
continue to use the 4-3-3 formation, it’s outdated and counterproductive. We
should rather play 4-2-3-1 which is far better for the defenders.
“The players
determine the system and not the system that determines the players. It is
better to have two defensive midfielders in front of the defenders, maybe if
there is an overlapping one.
“Playing
4-3-2-1 formation also means that we need intimidating strikers like the late
Rashidi Yekini to torment the opposing teams. We have Gbolahan Salami before
but I don’t know if he is not called.
“The lone
striker may be very tall and strong to hold the ball up as his midfielders
while full-backs join him in attack. The striker could also be very fast.
“African
soccer is more physical and there is need for us to have a strong striker in
the manner of Salami that can torment the defence of our opponent,’’ he said.
Disu warned
Rohr to be wary of Cameroun threat could pose to the Eagles’ qualification,
adding that a loss to Indomitable Lions would close the qualification ticket.
“I want the
coach to be careful with the Cameroonians so that they will not scuttle our
chances; any defeat to them closes the qualification ticket.
“It does not
matter where we are now because we won’t be begging Cameroun to lose any of
their games after defeating us.
“The
Indomitable Lions are in form now and they are using the modern formation. Rohr
needs to change that formation or else we will be out of contention.
“To beat
those indomitable Lions, a very good top 9 will be a good option and not
necessarily to score goals but to torment the defence line and maybe to create
chances for others,’’ he said.
Disu said
that other countries and clubs have been winning through the golden formation,
noting that countries that had yet to play the style were lagging behind.
“I want to
give the example between Spain national team and the Germans. The Germans are
more tactical in their formation and are not playing false 9 like their Spanish
counterparts.
“The golden
formation continues to have the upper hands. In these cases, the opponent’s
defense will be forced to fall back early, thereby leaving space for the
offensive central midfielder.
“Rohr does
not need to inject fresh blood into the team but play within what he has to
achieve better results. We are blessed with players that can suit the golden
formation.
“The coach
should also have two options in which he can switch and Iheanacho should drop
back for a strong striker for him to be effective,’’ he said.
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