Alex Iwobi receives accolades from Uncle, Jay Jay Okocha

Nigeria Worldwide midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has been receiving praises from throughout following his current performances in the course of the season.

The current of those accolades have come from his uncle and arguably the most effective participant to grace the Premier League.

Tremendous Eagles legend Austin Okocha has voiced his admiration for the improved performances of Alex Iwobi for Everton this season.

Alex Iwobi struggled for greater than two years at Goodison Park, with the Nigerian failing to impress totally different managers and followers since becoming a member of from Arsenal in 2019.

However the arrival of Frank Lampard has introduced the most effective out of the Tremendous Eagles midfielder.

Iwobi is steadily turning into a Goodison Park favorite and is likely one of the first names on supervisor Frank Lampard’s workforce sheet as of late.

1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner Austin Okocha is Iwobi’s uncle and mentor.

And whereas there was by no means a doubt in regards to the youthful Nigerian’s high quality, Okocha is delighted that his nephew is getting to point out his price constantly within the Premier League.

“It’s nice to see him taking part in to his potential,” Okocha advised Everton Dwell.

“All of us knew that he’s bought one thing particular, however it’s taken him a short time to cool down and I additionally suppose taking part in underneath a fantastic supervisor, who actually desires to enhance his recreation and has been taking part in him in his proper place has made a giant distinction.

“Alex is right down to earth. You’ll be able to’t count on a participant to present any greater than he does. Whether or not it’s going nicely for him or not, you possibly can assure he’ll put sweat on his jersey, and that’s what you need from a participant – to present 100 per cent at any given time. That, for me, is the minimal requirement for a participant and Alex provides that each time.”

“I’ve at all times stated to him that he might be too trustworthy! However [playing in different positions] exhibits he’s keen to sacrifice for the workforce, even when that impacts his private objectives and performances.

“I’m glad to see him taking part in recurrently in his pure place, the place he can get on the ball and make issues occur.
“I feel Everton are having fun with the most effective of Alex now and we’re all delighted that he’s taking part in nicely.”

Alex Iwobi has been deployed in midfield this present season by Chelsea legend and Everton supervisor Frank Lampard and has been placing up nice performances, scoring one aim and helping 4 instances for the Toffees.