Russia vs Nigeria: We’ve played weaker opponents – Mostovoy on Osimhen, Lookman’s absence
Russia midfielder, Andrei Mostovoy has insisted that the absence of the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi from the Super Eagles squad is not a problem.
According to Mostovoy, Russia have played weaker and normal opponents in the past.
Recall that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle recently announced his squad to face Russia in an international friendly in the first week of June.
Chelle later explained that he didn’t invite Osimhen, Lookman and Iwobi because he wanted to give opportunity to new players.
Speaking to the media on Monday ahead of the encounter, Mostovoy said, via TASS, “We have normal opponents in June. Belarus was there last year, it will be very interesting with Nigeria.
“The fact that some of the stars of the Nigerian team will not come does not change anything in terms of the team’s mood, we have played with weaker opponents before.
“Nigeria is a very interesting opponent, it will be interesting to play. Of course, we will go into this match with maximum mood.”
Russia vs Nigeria: We’ve played weaker opponents – Mostovoy on Osimhen, Lookman’s absence
