“Absolutely exceptional” – French World Cup winner hails Super Eagles star’s performance in Merseyside derby

The 2022-23 season’s first Merseyside derby resulted in a stalemate, however extra accolades proceed to pour in for the one Nigerian who featured within the encounter

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has joined a number of soccer watchers in applauding Alex Iwobi for his composed and measured show for Everton of their conflict with Liverpool on Saturday.

Iwobi was one of many Toffees’ higher performers at Goodison Park as Frank Lampard’s males held the Reds to a goalless draw.

A number of Everton followers showered praises on the Tremendous Eagles midfielder after the encounter. They don’t seem to be the one ones impressed by Iwobi’s brilliance, although.

France ’98 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has additionally admitted to admiring the brilliance Iwobi is displaying in his new position as a centre midfielder.

Chatting with ESPN after the match, the Frenchman stated: “I’ve to say I’ve to provide credit score to Everton.

“What I noticed from Iwobi in the course of the park was completely distinctive. That man was changed in one other place however he was nonetheless excellent.”

Having fun with a brand new lease of life underneath head coach Frank Lampard, Iwobi has appeared in all of Everton’s Premier League matches this season.

The Merseysiders are nonetheless and not using a win in six league video games, although, drawing their final 4 after shedding their first two.