The Nigeria Football Federation have
revealed that a decision in terms of
the availability of Chelsea wing back
Victor Moses for the Super Eagles
upcoming friendlies on Saturday.
Ahead of the international break, the
versatile winger is struggling to be fit
for club and country after he was
forced off with a suspected calf strain
in the closing minutes of Chelsea’s
1-0 win over Manchester United on
Monday.
“We are in contact with Victor Moses
everyday and we are waiting for him
to tell us he won’t be available for
the games, he hasn’t said that yet as
at Thursday night, ” said a Nigeria
Football Federation insider.
“If he is not in the Chelsea squad to
play Stoke City on Saturday, we will
have to excuse him from the
friendlies.
“The coaches made provisions for
late withdrawals and that’s the
reason why 25 players were called
up.”
One question Chelsea manager
Antonio Conte will definitely be
asked when he faces the national
press on Friday is the status of
Moses, and his comments can assist
the Nigerian Federation make an
earlier decision.
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