Iwobi ‘massive asset’ for Arsenal – Ian Wright 

Ian Wright believes Alex Iwobi can become a “massive asset” for Arsenal if given the right guidance.

The 22-year-old Gunners forward has recently attracted criticism from supporters despite being an integral part of Unai Emery’s squad.

Wright, the club’s second all-time leading scorer, feels there’s a special player within Iwobi – who hasn’t allowed his head to drop despite the criticism that has come his way – but can only be realised with the right coaching.

“It was a game that they were favourites to win, with Huddersfield’s record,” he said on Match of the Day.

“What I like about [Alex] Iwobi – somebody that takes a lot of stick from the Arsenal fan base – is he continually tries to get forward, and tries to play his game, which is taking players on and getting into the box.

“We are still talking about a very young player who has got a lot of ability and a lot of promise about him, and he is somebody who will get better.

“He needs a lot more encouragement but he is someone that does not hide, he doesn’t play safe or get the ball and pass sideways.

“He gets a little bit of luck with the deflection [for the goal], and he was just offside for another one. But he is somebody who, for me, with the right encouragement will be a very, very good player and a massive asset for Arsenal.

“Again he gets into a good position here and you want him to be a bit more clinical, but he is somebody they have got to get behind, he is a super player.”