The Toffees are out of the FA Cup after falling to a 3-1 defeat in the third round at Old Trafford.
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The Toffees have had a disappointing start to the 2022/23 campaign, and currently sit just one point above the relegation zone. A 4-1 defeat at Bournemouth in the Third Round of the League Cup increased the pressure on Lampard’s position, but Iwobi believes that the ex-Chelsea coach has what it takes to be a success at Everton.
Both countries’ A squads go for each other’s jugular at the 50,000-capacity Estádio José Alvalade on Portugal
Iwobi discusses his relationship with his inspirational uncle, former Premier League star Jay-Jay Okocha, and why he believes he is playing the best football of his career at Everton.
Iwobi said after the match: “I feel Saturday’s win was a real team performance. Everyone played their part.
The Nigeria international has overcome a difficult start to his career at Goodison Park and is the player who has arguably flourished the most since Frank Lampard took over in January.
He was named Nigerian Footballer of the Year seven times during a distinguished career through the 1990s and 2000s.
The Nigerian so far supplied several goal assists and has been inspirational to run of form of the Everton this season
Iwobi was being played as a winger when Lampard first joined the club, however, the former Chelsea boss transitioned the talent into a central midfield role.
Iwobi has been somewhat reborn under the guidance of the former Chelsea boss, who has moved the Nigeria international into central midfield.
Alex Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, coming through the youth ranks before spending four years with he first team.
Meanwhile, Forest have moved into 10th position in the standings as a result of their victory over West Ham United last weekend.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that first-half goals by Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen secured Nigeria’s victory.
The list came to light as the Super Eagles had their first training session under new coach Jose Peseiro in the US.
But Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi is convinced that the team has the ingredients needed to successfully avoid relegation at the end of this season.
Iwobi nervelessly slotted home deep into stoppage-time to send Goodison Park into raptures and secure a crucial three points for Frank Lampard’s Blues.
Alex Iwobi got his first start under new boss, Frank Lampard, in their 3-0 victory against Leeds United last week.
The forward has had a difficult time at Goodison Park since his arrival from Arsenal for a fee of up to £35 million in 2019 and faced flak from supporters.
The West Africans were expected to challenge for the title after being the only side to win all their group games in Cameroon.
The Al Arabi of Tunisia striker caught the Nigerian side napping with a strike from 20-yard in the 47th minute of the tie at the Roumbe Adija Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.