Kenneth Omeruo

[ja1 1,166]

Apparently he's already doing well on loan at Haag. Just played two games but played excellently in both I hear, and a Haag fan described him as already one of their best defenders, with good defensive qualities. Interestingly he's actually played right back in his first two appearances. Also Lalkovic is back from a hamstring injury

[Madmax 9,219]

Can't accuse Emenalo of not doing his job.

[jmarlow 458]

Apparently he will be joining up with the squad for Pre-Season training, will be interesting to how he does, He seems like a player with alot of potential. Anyone seen him play while he was in Holland?

http://www.mtnfootball.com/europe/epl/news/2012/july/06-omeruo-joins-chelsea-for-pre-season.html

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I almost forgot about him. Interesting to see how good he is.

[YuriZhirkov 106]

Both Omeruo and Moses? Looks like two Emenalo-signings. Obafemi Martins next?

[capriccioso 2,545]

All our signings have been Emenalo's since Villas-Boas took over. As Technical Director, it's his job to buy players.

Though "Mad Mike" clearly is no mug I do wish we'd ditch this system and let the manager have full reign over transfers.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Both Omeruo and Moses? Looks like two Emenalo-signings. Obafemi Martins next?

Dude we signed Omeruo a while ago...

[capriccioso 2,545]

If we get Martins

[ja1 1,166]

Looking likely he'll be called up to the full

Nigeria squad for ACON.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Looking likely he'll be called up to the full

Nigeria squad for ACON.

Great for him.He has been a solid performer for his side this year.

[ja1 1,166]

Made his debut for Nigeria yesterday. My parents are Nigerian, looking forward to rooting our 3 Chelsea boys

[ja1 1,166]

Omeruo was solid in his 10 minutes or so as a sub, good positioning and held discipline going forward as Nigeria attempted to hold on to their lead, only went forward when he could keep possession. He should hopefully get more chances now Ambrose got a red.

[ja1 1,166]

Super Eagles’ defender Kenneth Omeruo underlined his growing profile and his closeness to securing a return to parent club Chelsea of England after the Stamford Bridge sent scouts to watch him and their other players featuring at South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

A representative of the Nigerian told SportingLife from Holland that Chelsea are closely monitoring Omeruo and their other players to see how the Africa’s soccer fiesta pan out for them individually.

He revealed that Chelsea’s scouts had met with Omeruo and the duo of John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses to congratulate them on their impressive performance thus far and for guiding Nigeria to the quarter final of 2013 AFCON.

“Chelsea are seriously monitoring their players they released for 2013 AFCON and they are also considering bringing back Omeruo whom they had sent scouts to watch in Holland with ADO Den Haag and at the current Nations Cup.

“The 75 per cent appearance clause may hinder Kenneth’s bid to go back to Chelsea but there are strong indications that it may be overlooked for him to secure work permit. We are still studying the situation before saying anything.

“We thank God for the form of Kenneth in South Africa and it showed he got his place in the team on merit.

“We have not concluded whether he is going back to Chelsea or remaining with ADO but one thing is sure, Kenneth will like to be where he would be guaranteed playing time if he is in top form. If he won’t be assured that at Chelsea,it is better he remains with ADO for another stint,” Omeruo’s representative informed.

Omeruo has impressed me so far in ACON. While I don't think he has the talent Ake and Kalas have, I still feel he has good potential as a CB, certainly good enough for Chelsea, and he posseses the height and strength that Kalas and Ake do not have (so much). If he does make it at Chelsea I could see it as a CB though, just a feeling.

[Sheva. 5,373]

He's looked good, especially the last game, he was a rock at the back. Tough test against Drogba and co next though.

[themightyblue 443]

What a game for him! Kept Drogba quiet and was influential in the winning goal. One to look out for big time