Alex Iwobi: Big 17 No Safety

[carlitobrigante]

Mostly this season he was incredibly frustrating to watch at Arsenal, but such a talent.

Still so young, and his quality on the ball and his physical attributes make him well worth persevering with.

Could be a massive star with a bit of luck and some quality coaching.

 

[Jury]

Plays really well for Nigeria... Must be his Arsenal teammates' fault that he's not very productive for us.

 

[Camron]

Plays really well for Nigeria... Must be his Arsenal teammates' fault that he's not very productive for us.

He did play well for us a while back when he was playing down the middle. Looked good in that position.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Jurys relationship with Özil is something you can only see in relationships from serial killers with their mothers.

 

[Xhaka is class]

Is it just me or does Iwobi seem insanely Strong, like every time I watch him players seem to bounce off him and is almost never physically shrugged off the ball or out muscled.

 

[Arsenal1508]

I think he is going to be one of the stars of the World Cup.

 

[Eduardo_da_Silva]

He was the focal point of every Nigeria attack. He has the abilities to become special. Emery could be his big chance.

 

[The_Playmaker]

Is it just me or does Iwobi seem insanely Strong, like every time I watch him players seem to bounce off him and is almost never physically shrugged off the ball or out muscled.

No it's not just you. He is easily one of the strongest footballers on the ball in world football. It's not an exaggeration. He knows exactly how to shield the ball and how to shift his body weight.

Iwobi has everything you need to be a world class box to box midfielder. He has an excellent weight of pass, he can tackle, he is strong, he can see a pass, he can drive with the ball and his close control is excellent. What he doesn't have is the desire and fitness to run back defensively as he would going forward. He also has limited knowledge in a positional sense. However if coached he could develop really quickly.

 

[The_Playmaker]

He basically played central midfield this game.

That's why I would have no issue with selling Ramsey if he doesn't sign. A midfield trio of Xhaka ,AMN and Iwobi could be coached and developed.

 

[Red London]

Iwobi's issue is confidence imo. He has the technical ability and the ability to pass. I'd say his early shooting ability we saw when he first broke onto the scene isnt really his style.

Can defo be of use as an inside wide player which Emery apparently likes, or as a 3rd CM

 

[Jury]

Jurys relationship with Özil is something you can only see in relationships from serial killers with their mothers.

He does play great more often than not for his country though, no? Why not theorise that it’s the fault of his teammates or his manager that he’s not as consistent for Arsenal? I don’t believe it’s true, but people do this for other players.... I wouldn’t want to shine a light on anything more sinister... but I know a few who might

 

[Big Poppa]

He basically played central midfield this game.

That's why I would have no issue with selling Ramsey if he doesn't sign. A midfield trio of Xhaka ,AMN and Iwobi could be coached and developed.

I have no issue selling Ramsey but...

Coached and developed to achieve what? Because I'm sorry but that midfield is nowhere near CL standard.

 

[Impact]

Think we need to begin developing Iwobi as an interior in a 4-3-3.

 

[ksarp]

His biggest obstacle is his mindset. Unfortunately he comes from that Wenger - Wilshere-Gibbs offshoot. These guys have no mental fortitude.. Done nothing but feel entitled. Unai has a three year contract and he's not going to babysit anyone. Time to step up or step out.

 

[Fewtch]

Not getting into that Nigeria starting 11 is pretty alarming to say the least...
Unless ofc he had some kind of injury

 

[TakeChillPill]

No surprises Nigeria played well without.him. mindset is definitely an issue has everything, has a tonne of potential and could really excellent in CM.

Hope emery can help bring the best out of him.

 

[Sammy1887]

Make or break season for him. He will be shipped out if he doesn't improve on his performances. This is ruthless Arsenal atm unlike previous years where average players were handed improved contracts.

 

[Song Billong]

Huge season coming up for him. I wonder where he will figure in Emery's plans? We really need him to take his game to the next level (which I believe he can) so that our squad options are rounded out.

 

[Garrincha]

Only two years on his deal so imagine talks will be starting soon.

All senior players under 28 on long deals now apart from Iwobi, Ramsey & Welbeck. Looks like club policy.

 

[Mraven]

Make or break season for him. He will be shipped out if he doesn't improve on his performances. This is ruthless Arsenal atm unlike previous years where average players were handed improved contracts.

Iwobi is an academy product who has shown he has all the tools to be a top player in the league. Just need to put it all together. Consistently. I don’t see him being shipped out unless his attitude really stinks.