It might be rash to predict that he might provide the Reds with their first Congolese - born captain one day, but the prospects of him featuring as part of a home - grown
central defence partnership in the not too distant future look very good indeed.
This season he has struggled for game time at Mainz 05 with just 12 games to his name this season, but his form for Nigeria has caught the eyes with his central
defence partnership with William Troost - Ekong earning the duo the nickname «Oyibo Wall».
If he passes the fitness test, he will continue his «Oyibo Wall»
central defence partnership with William Troost - Ekong with Tyronne Ebuehi the only new defender introduced in the starting line up that played against Serbia.
Makeshift full - back James Milner will obviously slot into the left of defence, while Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren form the central
defence partnership.
«We will maintain our global presence, strengthening
our defence partnerships in the Gulf and Asia.