Nigeria Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi speaks out on what has influenced his brilliant performance for Fulham this season.
Nigerian Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has opened up about the key factors behind his outstanding performances for Fulham this season in the Premier League.
The 28-year-old midfielder is on track to surpass his personal record for goal contributions, having already matched last season's tally with five goals and three assists.
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In an interview with BBC, Iwobi highlighted the important role his manager Marco Silva has played in his impressive performances.
"I feel like I am just expressing myself a bit more," Iwobi stated before praising Silva for granting him the freedom to pursue attacking opportunities.
"The manager gives me that license and freedom to try and get into more goalscoring opportunities. Even if I make a mistake, he says: 'Alex, go again.'"
This support has instilled a sense of confidence in Iwobi, allowing him to feel almost unstoppable on the pitch.
"Having that confidence from him, [and] my team-mates backing me, it makes you feel almost unstoppable. You are willing to try and do anything on the pitch," he added.
Iwobi also credited the team's strong bond for their impressive eighth-place standing in the Premier League.
"We're fighting for each other," he stated. “You can see it on the pitch, but off the pitch, what the cameras don't catch is that we're one big brotherhood. It's a nice environment; the chemistry is really good, and I feel like that's helping us get the results we need."
With Iwobi's current form and the team's unity, Fulham fans have much to look forward to in the new year.