Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut says protecting is paramount hence the need to have the player withdrawn from Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
Cardiff City manager, Erol Bulut has confirmed that the club refused to allow Jamilu Collins to join the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Portugal for their October international friendlies because the player could be injured.
Umar is yet to open his goal account this season with Sociedad, the Nigerian striker has recently been linked with a January move to Manchester United, a testament to his quality.