Frank Lampard Makes Verdict About Alex Iwobi Following Defeat to West Ham

• Nigerian star Alex Iwobi has been praised by Everton boss Frank Lampard despite error against West Ham
• The former Chelsea gaffer made it clear that Alex Iwobi remains one of his best players so far this season
• After 28 games played so far this season in the Premier League, Everton are currently occupying 17th position on the table

Frank Lampard has refused to blame Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi for Everton's Premier League defeat against West Ham United on Sunday, 3 April, despite his error in the duel.

Alex Iwobi started the encounter against West Ham United impressively with flurry of attacks in which Everton fans were hoping they would get a good result in the game.

However, the Nigerian later turned villain as he lost possession in the second half which made West Ham United to score their winning goal against Everton according to the report on Brila.

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West Ham United scored their first goal in the 32nd minute through Aaron Cresswell before Everton restored parity in the 53rd minute through Mason Holgate.

Alex Iwobi's error in the 58th minute helped Jarrod Bowen to scored the winner for West Ham United in this Premier League game.

Also, Everton ended the match with 10 men as Micheal Keane was red carded in the 65th minute.

Frank Lampard's reaction about Alex Iwobi

''Iwobi played really well and I hope people don’t focus too much on the negative and the mistake because if you focus on that you have to remind yourself that he scored us the winning goal against Newcastle in our last game.''

Taiwo Awoniyi set to become highest ever transfer for top European giants

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is now on the verge of becoming Union Berlin's highest ever transfer in their history if them should get him sold in the summer for €30 million.

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Since the Nigerian striker made a permanent transfer to Union Berlin from Liverpool last summer, he has been impressive with many fans even blaming the Reds to have sold him.

However, failure for him to get work permit blocked Taiwo Awoniyi's chances of playing any game for Liverpool before he was sold.

Union Berlin chiefs have agreed to sell Taiwo Awoniyi at the end of the season as clubs are now expected to enter race for his signature.