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Rohr confirms fractured metacarpal for Mikel Obi

Rohr confirms fractured metacarpal for Mikel Obi

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Gernot Rohr remains positive John Obi Mikel will play against Argentina despite confirming that the midfielder suffered fractured metacarpal in their 2-0 win against Iceland. Mikel was hurt in the victory at Volgograd Arena and played the latter stage of the match in pains. However, the German refused to rule the 31-year-old out of the crucial tie against Jorge Sampaoli’s men while saying that his team looks set. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Unfortunately there is one injury. We have the captain who has a fracture of the metacarpal, but I think he can play with a cast,” said Rohr. “So, the medical team is working on him. “We are now preparing for our next game against Argentina. We’re focused on this game and we’ll do all to prepare this team in...
Ian Wright ‘worried’ for England after Nigeria exposes weakness

Ian Wright ‘worried’ for England after Nigeria exposes weakness

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Ian Wright conceded England’s performance against Nigeria was ‘worrying’ despite the fact the Three Lions won the match. England beat Nigeria 2-1 at Wembley in preparation for the World Cup in Russia and were two goals up at half-time. However, A change in formation caused problems among the England team as Nigeria chose to match their opponents man for man in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nigeria scored early through Alex Iwobi in the second half in part thanks to England dropping back, and Wright said it was a ‘worrying’ sign heading into the World Cup. ‘What was really worrying was when they changed their shape and we went into our shell a little bit. That needs to change,’ Wright said on ITV. ‘We don’t want to do that. In th...
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