‘He is a versatile player’ - Fulham manager explains Iwobi’s importance in the team
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Fulham manager explains Iwobi’s importance || Imago

‘He is a versatile player’ - Fulham manager explains Iwobi’s importance in the team

Stephen Oladehinde 11:45 - 13.12.2024

Fulham manager Marco Silva has explained the importance of Alex Iwobi in his team ahead of their clash against Liverpool.

Iwobi has been an important player for Fulham this season and has scored some crucial goals for Marco Silva’s side.

His recent goal came in their 3-1 win against Brighton, scoring a brace to help his team defeat the Seagulls.

Silva speaks about Iwobi

Silva has heaped praise on Iwobi and has described the Super Eagles star as a player capable of pulling all the strings.

The Fulham boss said, "He has been incredible for us. Last season was top, even with some time out of the club, the Africa Cup of Nations took him from us for one and a half months.

Marco Silva || Imago
Marco Silva || Imago

"He arrived in the last day of the market, that means that he lost the month of August with us. Step by step, he started to go inside the team and to have an impact.

"He had an impact last season, this season he has been incredible from the past season. Even the past season, we felt that it was going to be a top season for him and he's enjoying the challenge that we have ahead of us.

"He's enjoying the responsibility and the demands from myself on him, playing in many different positions. He is a really versatile player, apart from his quality he can do different roles. 

“Last week for example, the role against Tottenham, completely different role against Brighton and during the game three different positions against Brighton, and a bit mixed role against Arsenal as well and was top again.

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi.
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi.

"He has been incredible for us, scoring goals and assisting. Let's hope he can continue in this way. I'm really pleased for him because he's a top professional, very good guy. To take the best from him is really good for us as a football club."

Iwobi has been impressive in several positions this season, including central midfield, left midfield, right midfield, and on the flanks. 

The midfielder has appeared in 15 games for Fulham this season, scoring five goals and providing three assists.

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