Iwobi: I’ll Keep Challenging Myself To Be Better

Alex Iwobi has looked back on his improved set of performances in recent weeks for Everton and detailed conversations he has had with Frank Lampard

The midfielder has been one of the highlights of the side in recent matches, earning huge plaudits from those in the stands for his purposeful and energetic displays. The Nigeria international managed to keep that form going even considering a position change on Sunday against Chelsea, playing as a right wing-back for the majority of the match.

Megasportsarena.com reports that Iwobi has struggled for consistent form for much of his time at Goodison Park since making the move to the club in the summer of 2019. This current run of form is seen as his best as Frank Lampard is showing a lot of faith in the midfielder.

He, however, admits he still can’t shake the feeling that he might be substituted whenever he sees the fourth official raising the board on the touchline. But, he’s delighted to be given the opportunities to consistently prove himself.

“I still can’t help, when I see someone is about to get dragged, thinking, ‘Is it going to be number 17?’. In the game, I feel I can run non-stop,” he told Liverpool Echo.

“As soon as the final whistle goes, I am shattered and think, ‘How have I done that?’. I have been dropping on the pitch, falling on my knees or to the floor. It comes on instantly, the feeling of, ‘I am done’.

“I have normally been the first one dragged off. Now, the manager has faith in my ability to run for 90 minutes, to give the same level of effort for the whole game.

“It is nice when I look over and se it’s not my number. I think, I have another five or ten minutes, at least, to keep battling for the team, to help us win, or come back for a draw, like against Leicester in the last home game.

“It gives me a massive confidence boost and I appreciate it.”