Alex Iwobi praised for performance as Everton claims their first win of the Premier League season against West Ham.
Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi has been receiving praise from fans for his performance for the Merseyside club this season.
The midfielder was at the centre of the midfield earlier today when Everton got their first with against West Ham United.
The Super Eagle midfielder assisted the only goal of the game to help is side claim the first three points of the season.
Many have written the midfielder off, thinking nothing good can come from him since he left Arsenal.
But the Nigeria international is proving that he has got what it takes to drive Frank Lampard side forward this season.
Alex Iwobi's game by numbers vs. West Ham:
74 touches
34 passes in final third
13 final third entries
8x possession won
3 clearances
3 duels won
3 touches in opp. box
2 shots
2 chances created
1 assistHe's now assisted three of Everton's last four goals in all comps. đ °ď¸ pic.twitter.com/lsyCLEtCCf
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 18, 2022
The former Arsenal player has gotten two assists for Everton this season and also improved his performance under Lampard.
Many fans have taken to their social media to applaud Iwobi after their victory today.
Some of the fans believes he is the best Everton player in the squad right now.
Here are some of the reactions of fans on Alex Iwobi performance.
lampards vision is nuts heâs turned iwobi into one of the best midfielders itl
— L (@Iewdawg) September 18, 2022
I am going to hire a billboard just outside goodison with a fucking big apology to Alex iwobi. I take back every single thing Iâve said previously I will now die on the hill that heâs fucking brilliant.
— SD.â˝ď¸ (@SDewsbury_) September 18, 2022
IWOBI is literally the best player in EVERTON now, he is bossing the midfield, involve with everything. He has collected the midfield, dictating play. This is such an improvement from IWOBI. Iâm shocked thođĽđĽđĽđĽ
— Maxwell (@iam_brau) September 18, 2022
Alex Iwobi has been Evertonâs best player this season.
That attacking midfielder role is where he belongs.đđžđđž
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) September 18, 2022
Was just chuckling to myself at times watching Alex Iwobi today.
What has happened to that lad? Heâs a glorious footballer now. The absolute gear.
So, so pleased for him #EFC
— Matt Jones (@MattJFootball) September 18, 2022
