“He’s started in great form” – Chelsea legend praises Super Eagles ace after MOTM display in Carabao Cup

The Nigeria worldwide was but once more probably the greatest performers on an evening the Blues claimed their first win of the season

Chelsea nice Frank Lampard has applauded the contribution of Tremendous Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi following Everton’s Carabao Cup second-round win at Fleetwood on Tuesday.

Iwobi was on from begin to end as Everton carved out a 1-0 victory on the Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

The Nigeria worldwide continued in his newfound position on the coronary heart of the Everton midfielder, displaying but once more his tireless engine and sensible technical high quality.

The previous Arsenal winger’s most necessary contribution, nonetheless, got here within the twenty eighth minute when he equipped the help to Demarai Grey’s successful objective.

Everton followers, impressed by Iwobi’s show, voted the Nigerian midfielder the person of the match.

And membership supervisor Frank Lampard additionally confessed that he was happy with the 26-year-old’s high-calibre efficiency.

“Alex enjoying at a very excessive stage the place he performs – midfield, greater up the pitch – and he works off the ball and he’s an enormous participant for this squad,” Lampard informed the Everton official web site.

“We’re delighted together with his performances, and since I’ve been right here, he’s been getting higher and higher. He’s began the season in nice kind.”

Everton are nonetheless searching for their first win within the Premier League, although. The Blues have misplaced to Chelsea and Aston Villa and managed to attract at house to Nottingham Forest.

Iwobi and his teammates will goal a primary league win of the marketing campaign after they go to Brentford this weekend.