Gernot Rohr has spoken out about the international future of Odion Ighalo who recently left English Premier League side Watford for Chinese side Changchun Yatai.Rohr is known to be very strict with players when it comes to national team assignment preferring them to play in European league.
The German coach once said he would have preferred John Obi Mikel, the captain of the Super Eagles to remain in Europe than move to Tiajin Teda of China.However he confirmed few days ago that he will visit the captain to find out how is faring later in the month, a sign of his approval over his transfer.As for Ighalo the coach who has won all three games as coach of Nigeria was clear in his international future by openly declaring that Ighalo is still in his plans.
” He wasn’t getting games at Watford, In China he will play and be match fit aside the chance to earn more for himself and his family. We understand his dilemma, so he is very much in our plans
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