Coach of German side Markus Gisdol has spoken on the strength of newly invited Super Eagles right back Kingsley Ehizibue after two rounds of games in the Bundesliga following the return of football in Germany.
Speaking after the 2-2 draw against Fortuna Dusseldorf, Gisdol who replaced the Nigerian in the 59th minute with Jorge Mere in what was his second game after his cameo appearance against Mainz 05 explained the reason behind his substitution.
” We need all players to stay fit for the remaining games that will be played with few rest days. Ehizibue is among the players we intend to give some rest and that is why we are slowly integrating him into the team”, the coach explained.
” His style of play has to do with pace and as such need to be fully fit to make an impact for us in the remaining game of the season. He is not injured but he is slowly returning to full fitness “, the coach said in the post match conference monitored by Owngoalnigeria.com.
This season , the recently turned 25 year old has played in 25 Bundesliga games following his transfer from Dutch side PEC Zwolle where he spent five seasons. He is expected to make the squad for Nigeria when international football returns.
Already he has agreed to switch allegiance to the senior national team of Nigeria from the Netherlands where he played for their U20 in a friendly game three years ago.
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