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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 2:10pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Alex Iwobi Quickly Needs to Figure Out What His Best Position Is By Max Haley | Jul 22 2020 Hands up if you know Alex Iwobi's best position. Anyone? None of Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery or Marco Silva could figure it out either. Throughout his professional career, Iwobi has been used on the left, the right and through the middle. That could be seen as versatility, but in Iwobi’s situation, it is most likely due to a limited number of great performances in any given position. Since Carlo Ancelotti joined Everton in December, the Nigeria international has predominantly played on the right of the Italian's favoured 4-4-2, and has had one of his best performances for the Toffees there. But, much like the majority of Everton’s midfielders, he has struggled to get to grips with his manager's system. Iwobi does offer exactly what Ancelotti wants defensively from his wide midfielders; hard work and concentration, and he also has an ability to carry the ball up the pitch. However, his final product leaves a lot to be desired, and he is not someone who can grab the game by the scruff of the neck, instead more of a peripheral figure. Scoring just once in the league this season and failing to pick up an assist, both Silva and Ancelotti have failed to get the best of him. At Arsenal, Iwobi showed glimpses of being a devastating forward. His first goal for Arsenal - against Everton - was a wonderful combination of speed, drive and composure, and when he was sold it came as a bit of a surprise for many Gunners fans. In an unsettled Everton side, Iwobi has struggled. But he has on occasion looked as though he could prove to be a valuable investment. His best performance for Everton came at Norwich, undeniably the worst team in the league, where he ran the game from the right of the midfield, showing his trademark dribbling ability and delivering a number of dangerous crosses. When he is on his game Iwobi can be a real threat. He has an admirable work ethic, always leaving everything on the pitch. He also has incredibly quick feet and developed a habit of pulling off some spectacular nutmegs while at Arsenal. But, as well as his best position remaining a mystery to managers and the man himself, Iwobi is also inconsistent and lacks a real cutting edge. If Ancelotti is to get the best out of Iwobi, where should he look to play him? As a left winger under Silva he failed to impress, and under Ancelotti he has generally looked uncomfortable on the right of a midfield four. If you isolate his key attributes - control in tight spaces, driving runs, link play and hard work - Iwobi may be best used as a withdrawn striker. In the Premier League, players like Roberto Firmino, Alexandre Lacazette and Harry Kane have all thrived as deep-lying forwards. While he is miles off those strikers, Iwobi could utilise his main qualities in this role. It will be a tough decision for Ancelotti, as Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have both looked very good playing up front for the Toffees. So where else could he be used? Against Sheffield United, Gylfi Sigurdsson played back in his usual number ten role, and prospered. But at 31, and his impact on games generally dwindling, Sigurdsson’s days at Everton may be numbered. You can already see him in an Ajax shirt, eh! Perhaps Iwobi could utilise his wonderful dribbling ability and his tendency to carry the ball forward in that number ten role and Ancelotti could keep Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin in the team too. Until he is used in these two positions though, Iwobi has to prove - whenever he gets the chance - that he can do a job for Ancelotti’s side, and then maybe he’ll get his chance to shine. --90min |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 2:13pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Happy birthday to oga Andrew, we love you and appreciate your presence on this thread. You are birthday mates with my favorite uncle ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 2:16pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Happy birthday Andy, live and prosper. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Philosopher1979: 2:20pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Joebie: Whoever wrote this article is right. Iwobi is better off as an attacking midfielder or deep lying forward. Its funny to see Nigeria knows this while his coaches in England do not see it 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:21pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
andrewbaba44:Andy baba, more happy years to come |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 2:23pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
I think at the club level he faces a stiffer competition for those roles. Philosopher1979: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 2:27pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
TheLoneCitizen: Marseille have enquired about the availability of Ejuke, but it seems Ejuke wants to stay at least one more season in the Eredivise. Heerenveen had promised him a big move after two seasons when he signed last year and that request becomes even more begging due to the financial strain of covid-19 as Heerenveen would find it hard to replace the player. Heerenveen also believe one more season of consistent performance would do a lot to Ejuke's value. 1 Like
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 2:28pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Joebie:The headline is spot on. Iwobi has been used in too many position at club level.. I believe that has contributed greatly to his lack of consistency... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 2:39pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Subzero047: Great goal, just like the one he scored against Brazil. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 2:44pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Het Laatste Nieuws are reporting that Rangers have been put off by the €5m asking price for Terem Moffi and have withdrawn their interest. Good move here, even the average Briton don't rate the Scottish league. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Edopesin: 2:52pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Danielnino00: That's why I really don't write him off in club level as he's not allowed to adapt to a position 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 2:53pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 2:53pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Hahahahah thanks jare, any time i saw Amoo, that mans name just jump enter mind TheSuperNerd: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 2:58pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
I Edopesin: Exactly! But which role do you think suit him best? Personally I think he is better as an attacking midfielder.. But he needs to work on his shooting... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Edopesin: 3:12pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Danielnino00: I think playing as an attacking midfielder is his best position as we've seen in SE... His passes and movements are seriously underrated in club level and I think that should make up for his less frequent shootings if the coach can make him adapt to that position because Everton have great forward players but need better wingers IMO |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:16pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Good read on Cyriel Dessers this: https://totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analysis/cyriel-dessers-to-genk-recruitment-analysis-tactical-analysis-tactics |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 3:23pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
jihday: Oshe |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Olulong(m): 3:28pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Leeds united interested in Emmanuel Dennis 1 Like
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Provoker(m): 3:28pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Utonwanne:Actually, iheanacho's dribble isn't poor but he's not the dribble or drive-in player. If you watch ziyech too, you'd know his the type of guy that doesn't dribble unless necessary. Iheanacho doesn't have that flair but when necessary he dribbles. For you to rate his dribbling skills poor means that he attempts dribbling and Is unsuccessful but thats not the case. Iheanacho is more of a ziyech type than mahrez's and as a striker or a supporting one the main attribute is passing and scoring. Another example is debryune, he doesn't have this flair but his delivers mad passes compared to Pogba and kovacic that can dribble but kdb dribbles when necessary. That the type of player nacho is. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 3:38pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
andrewbaba44: Thankful and Grateful is what you should be, particularly in the current pandemic climate. Health is indeed awesome priceless wealth. Happy blessed birth day. If 2 say, dem no lock me out of Naija and within UK, I for come chop isiewu and pop Champagne with you. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 3:38pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
andrewbaba44: It's going to be very difficult. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:42pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Top 10 in GOALS PER MIN (EPL) 1 Like
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by IDENNAA(m): 3:43pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Philosopher1979: He doesn't have the quality of an attacking midfielder. He lacks the most important feature of that role, creativity-decisive. Those little short passes can't do the magic. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 3:43pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Edopesin: It doesn't follow. It's a clean slate to sit up, work hard and impress the manager if you don't perform he will bench you. This is guy that benched a player on £350k a week in Arsenal without hesitation and ceremony. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Strugglingman: 3:45pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Provoker(m): 3:51pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
komekn:Ndidi is the most important player in that team, ask any leceister fan. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:54pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
What is odd about Cavani? lol
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 3:56pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Alfryd: They will have to join the que of Tottenham, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, to name a few. Osayi- Samuel is also on the move to the EPL with a number of clubs keen to get him including Leicester. If Nigeria want Saka they should do it with discretion. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Philosopher1979: 4:02pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
According to ogn zaidu sanusi has agreed to join porto. If this is true then that is serious. Porto is a big team in portugal and is respected in European football. If he enters there first team (something kelechi nwakali could not do) then i will respect him and rohr will call him up IMMEDIATELY AND HE MIGHT BENCH COLLINS. That is if he enters porto first team 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 4:02pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Joebie: This is an area of concern, one of the things that we always ask about a player. Is what is his unique selling point. An attribute that gives you competitive advantage over your opponents. That makes you stand out. When I look at Iwobi, l truly struggle to see what his unique attribute is. Something that makes him invaluable to the team. It does not mean he is a bad player or not good. But what puts you ahead of everyone else. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:04pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
Josh Maja in top 10 of GPM (19/20 Season Ligue1) 1 Like
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 4:05pm On Jul 23, 2020 |
They should go and sit down, by the way, no serious player takes his trade to Scotland. Scotland is basically for failed players from the lower divisions of England and France TheLoneCitizen: |
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