'Go Again, I Know The Qualities You Have' - How Lampard Transformed Iwobi
Super Eagles winger, Alex Iwobi has revealed the secret behind his resurgence in Everton, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
The Super Eagles winger played a pivotal role in Everton's relegation escape last season, scoring the 99th minute winner against Newcastle United which marked the turning point in his Everton career.
"I had lows of not really playing under the previous manager [Rafa Benitez] and then that red card was one of the hardest challenges to overcome.
"I feel like ever since the new manager came in and I came back from the Africa Cup of Nations it was almost like a a new challenge and a new start.
"When I came into training I felt I was capable. I was hungry to get myself back into the team and the gaffer appreciated that. Luckily he had that faith and belief in me and I was able to do what he wanted me to do and able to help the team get results. It was good for me when he came in, it has been helpful for my career.
"He is able to relate to how someone is feeling mentally as well as trying to help people on the pitch. For me, when I was going through a difficult period where I wasn't playing [under Benitez] and coming off the back of the Cup of Nations he was literally talking to me just saying 'go again, I know the qualities you have'. He kept saying 'express yourself, play freely' - and that is what I have been doing."
Iwobi also attributed his sudden improvement to the supports he gets from his family as well as from his fans in Nigeria.
"What I am grateful for is the support system I have at this club, with Nigeria, and with my family. They were able to talk to me and get through to me. That is why I was able to have a decent run towards the end of the season because without them I would have been struggling."
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