Sunday Oliseh, Fans Hail Alex Iwobi As Merseyside Derby Ends Goalless

Even though the first instalment of this season’s Merseyside Derby ended in a stalement, Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi was one of the most outstanding players of the match.

Iwobi, who has enjoyed a lot of playing time under Frank Lampard in a new role, put up another fantastic performance as Liverpool held Everton to a goalless draw at Goddison Park.

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh took to his Twitter page to heap praises on the former Arsenal player.

See his tweet below

Alex Iwobi's Performance today especially, & in recent months,has me excited & makes me so proud as a compatriot. Vision,physical, clairvoyance,pace, aggressive & above all,he has found total belief in his capabilities.This is great for 'Naija' & Everton. Bravo Lampard and Alex!! pic.twitter.com/bcziCugjip
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) September 3, 2022

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Alex Iwobi often looked really promising as a secondary playmaker/facilitator at Arsenal, upping the pace of attacks and weaving things together. Great to see him unlocking those skills in an Everton shirt.
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) September 3, 2022

Iwobi himself knows its his last chance to impress in the PL. Good job so far. https://t.co/uSBed6Ulro
— Charles Anazodo (@chaplinez70) September 3, 2022

Lampard has one midfielder he usually breathes life into wherever he coaches – turns them to monsters. Mason Mount at Derby & Chelsea and now he’s spotted Iwobi ‘s best position, giving him the freedom & confidence to express himself. Has been class for a while now. 👏🏼 #EVELIV
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— E (@iamOkon) September 3, 2022

I still insist that had Iwobi been available, no way Super Eagles are not in Qatar. We missed him badly.
— Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) September 3, 2022

am i the only one who is really really happy that iwobi is finally a starter at everton and playing very well too??
— 𝙂𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 ✍🏿 (@AfcGabeast) September 3, 2022

Iwobi was exceptional today. But Onana was a beast!!!! https://t.co/iPgMrIajkE
— Ọkùnrin mẹ́ta àti ½ (@A_deoye) September 3, 2022

Iwobi is playing that central midfield so, so well…
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— Temisan Okomi (@temiokomi) September 3, 2022

I can’t believe it took prem managers this long to realise Iwobi is a midfielder. They saw he was black in Arsenal academy & said yhh you’re a winger
— Kome (@KahunaKome) September 3, 2022

What a player Iwobi has become by the way! Taking the piss at times
— Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) September 3, 2022

Alex Iwobi’s stats against Liverpool:

Touches – 47
Shots – 1
Successful passes – 32
Successful forward passes – 22
Successful attacking third passes – 11
Chances created – 1
Pass accuracy – 86%
Recoveries – 7
Clearances – 3
Successful tackles – 1

Stat’s via Twitter