Gernot Rohr, the German manager and former footballer who is currently the head coach of the Super Eagles has opened up on Mikel Obi’s fate ahead of the Nigeria last group fixture against Argentina.
Gernot Rohr remains optimistic that Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel will play against Argentina despite confirming the Tianjin Teda midfielder suffered fractured metacarpal against Iceland. Mikel was hurt in the 2-0 victory at Volgograd Arena and played the latter part of the make or drop clash in pains.
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“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.