Holidaying Everton Nigerian star Alex Iwobi has been talking about his late renaissance that helped Everton beat relegation from the Premier League last season.
Iwobi was a fixture in Frank Lampard’s team in the closing months of the 2021/22 campaign, with his relentless energy a vital component of the Blues’ high-octane performances.
The Nigerian completed the full match in each of Everton’s final 12 top-flight games of the season, a sequence that kicked off with Iwobi scoring a dramatic 99th-minute winner against Newcastle United at Goodison Park.
The Nigerian believes his towards-the-end season impressive run is born out of a desire to go all out and enjoy himself on the pitch.
Iwobi, who is currently on holiday, shortly, after, returning to the London cage with grassroots friends to express himself, says that spirit has helped him at both club and country games.
He feels he can “run non-stop” during matches – and says his impressive stamina gives him the belief he can make key contributions until the final whistle.
Manager Lampard described Iwobi as “someone I can rely on”, paying tribute to the 26-year-old’s professionalism, work ethic, and endurance.
“In the games, I feel I can run non-stop,” says Iwobi.
“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.’
“The manager has faith in my ability to run for 90 minutes, to give the same level of effort for the whole game.
“It gives me a massive confidence boost and I appreciate it.”
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
