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Everton’s Alex Iwobi seems like a different player – Defoe
By Olu Dare
Former Tottenham Hotspur star Jermain Defoe has said Alex Iwobi looks like a different player now that he is playing more off-the-cuff.
The Nigerian international has seen his game improve incredibly under Lampard’s leadership. He is one of the shining stars for the Toffees and has made key contributions to the club, especially in creating assists.
Defoe, while picking out players he feels are key for the Merseysiders, discussed how the Super Eagle has improved.
“They have a top goalkeeper [Jordan Pickford], Calvert-Lewin coming back and then there is Iwobi,” the former England told Hitc.com
“He seems like a different player. He plays in that position, that number ten, where he can play more off-the-cuff. Not focusing too much tactically on the other side of the game, and that has helped him.”
Iwobi came through Arsenal’s ranks under the stewardship of Arsene Wenger, displaying a silky nature to his game and the ability to carry the ball forward.
He wasn’t someone that had an explosive nature to his game or played with a great deal of aggression, but he would get on the ball in tight situations and showcase his trickery.
Despite that, he couldn’t really put his foot on the accelerator at the Emirates and was sold by the club for £35 million in 2019 to Everton.
At the time, many questioned the price-tag, and they were right to do so, because up until Lampard’s appointment at Goodison in January, he was struggling.
As he continues to impress under Lampard, he is set to enjoy a run of games as the Toffees fight to climb the ladder in order to avoid engaging in a relegation dogfight like last season.
