Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Narrates What It Means to Play Under Chelsea Legend Frank Lampard

Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Narrates What It Means to Play Under Chelsea Legend Frank Lampard

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Alex Iwobi was in action in Everton’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City in an epic Premier League clash over the weekend
  • The Nigerian international was delightful to watch in the encounter, but Pep Guardiola’s side ran away with all three points
  • Iwobi has improved since Frank Lampard replaced sacked Rafa Benitez and the Nigerian is happy to play under the former Chelsea star

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has expressed delight as he seems to have improved his game under manager Frank Lampard at English Premier League club Everton, Brila FM reports.

Iwobi was in action in the Toffees’ 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the English top-flight, but he has improved since Lampard replaced ousted manager Rafa Benitez.

The former Arsenal attacking midfielder gave a good account of himself against the Citizens as he drew a warm reception from the club fans.

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Alex Iwobi expressed delight playing under manager Frank Lampard. Photo: Gareth Copley
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Iwobi told Everton TV:

“I’m happy with my performance and grateful for the reception I got from fans when I went off but we wanted the result our performance deserved.
“We can be pleased with how we played, though. Personally, the manager’s support gives me the belief that I can go out and express myself and enjoy the games.
“It really helps me to show what I’ve got. It works for me.”

How does the Premier League table look?

Meanwhile, Man City are still topping the Premier League standings after match week 27 with 66 points.

City restored their six-point lead at the top following their 1-0 vital win over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, February 26.

Phil Foden scored the all-important goal to inspire the Citizens to victory away from home.

Liverpool, who were not in action in the EPL over the weekend remain second with 60 points, 10 points above Chelsea.

Man United complete the top four slots with 47 points despite their goalless draw with Watford at Old Trafford.

Amuneke delighted with Ademola Lookman’s nationality switch

Sports Brief earlier reported that the chief coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Emmanuel Amuneke has disclosed that the arrival of Ademola Lookman to the Super Eagles will improve the team.

A former England youth player Ademola Lookman recently saw his application to switch nationality from England to Nigeria approved by the world’s football governing body, FIFA.

The 24-year-old who is currently on loan at Leicester City from RB Leipzig is now eligible to play for the Super Eagles having indicated interest for some time now.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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