Former Arsenal striker, Ian Wright wants the club’s fans to keep faith in Alex Iwobi despite his poor performances.
After the 1-2 victory over Huddersfield Town on Saturday, Wright said, “It was a game that they were favourites to win, with Huddersfield’s record.”
“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.”
Iwobi opened the scoring for the Gunners with a deflected volley from close range. However, he also missed a golden opportunity to put his side further ahead.
While he started the season in blazing form, he has slowed in recent times with just 3 goals and 7 assists recorded in 31 appearances this term. Arsenal should be look out for more able players in the wing position but Iwobi does have the potential to become a solid squad player.
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