Alex Iwobi: Big 17 No Safety

[Garrincha]

Always great to see Jack & Alex on the same pitch even if poor result this time.

For all the stick Alex also finding some production with a goal, two assists & seven chances created in last five games.

 

[samshere]

Want to see Alex played in a midfield two with AMN. Both of them have got the tools to form a secure base to our midfield. Preferably in a dead rubber in the EL.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Want to see Alex played in a midfield two with AMN. Both of them have got the tools to form a secure base to our midfield. Preferably in a dead rubber in the EL.

Yeah I mean if his end product doesn't improve massively then Wenger has to move him down in the midfield.

He got some very interesting tools to become a very solid midfielder. That of course given if he improve his defending skills!

 

[IslingtonBornandbred]

Tried to find some proof of this, only saw Iwobi himself saying that the Ox comes late the most?

7:06

 

[Sammy1887]

Tried to find some proof of this, only saw Iwobi himself saying that the Ox comes late the most?

http://www.pulse.ng/sports/football...player-at-arsenal-for-lateness-id7797428.html

 

[A_G]

Really damning stuff there from Jack.

 

[borafa]

Can someone donate some brain cells because this guy needs them very badly. Zero footballing intelligence, a lot of clueless running around on the pitch, stupidly giving the ball away on almost every occasion. Definitely the weakest link in the attack.

 

[krackpot]

Can someone donate some brain cells because this guy needs them very badly. Zero footballing intelligence, a lot of clueless running around on the pitch, stupidly giving the ball away on almost every occasion. Definitely the weakest link in the attack.

you are criticising the things he does well.

“I like him,” Wenger said during his post-match press conference. “He is an intelligent and humble boy. He has developed well.”

 

[borafa]

you are criticising the things he does well.

“I like him,” Wenger said during his post-match press conference. “He is an intelligent and humble boy. He has developed well.”

Well, Wenger obviously likes him given the numerous chances Iwobi got, thats no surprise.
But i dont agree with mr. Wenger, i feel Iwobi has nothing but strength and a fair bit of pace, thats it. Mediocre passing, terrible decision making and continously crowding the space on the pitch and making it harder for his team mates.

 

[MutableEarth]

Struggling to understand the disproportionate backlash towards Iwobi. Think it's excessive.

 

[krackpot]

Well, Wenger obviously likes him given the numerous chances Iwobi got, thats no surprise.
But i dont agree with mr. Wenger, i feel Iwobi has nothing but strength and a fair bit of pace, thats it. Mediocre passing, terrible decision making and continously crowding the space on the pitch and making it harder for his team mates.

I can agree that his decision making is bad but that will only come with experience.

 

[nick gould]

Struggling to understand the disproportionate backlash towards Iwobi. Think it's excessive.

Especially considering the fact that our attack was clueless even before he came in on Saturday. The most serious problem has been the board and Wenger.

 

[Chanandler Bong]

Dreadful player.

 

[Jasard]

He's from the academy. Arsenal fan base is **** to be honest.

 

[Sammy1887]

Struggling to understand the disproportionate backlash towards Iwobi. Think it's excessive.

I think the backlash is more to do with his off the pitch antics. Although performances are not glaring as well but we whole as a club are under performing.

Also, can't expect Wenger to improve this guy much, if he does it will be over on pitch success.

 

[Trilly]

I think the backlash is more to do with his off the pitch antics. Although performances are not glaring as well but we whole as a club are under performing.

Also, can't expect Wenger to improve this guy much, if he does it will be over on pitch success.

He literally went to one party. It’s more than the off pitch antics but I’m not even going to go there.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

He literally went to one party. It’s more than the off pitch antics but I’m not even going to go there.

You know what they say. Try it once and you become crystal meth addict.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Imagine being pro footballer and you cant show up at party in your £100k car. That would just be sad.

 

[krengon]

Ok, I have to say that the " lacks brains/football intelligence" criticism you often see people throw at Iwobi doesn't sit right with me. He's obviously a very intelligent footballer, very good at linking up play and using space. Just feels like the lazy stereotype you see aimed at african footballers.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Ok, I have to say that the " lacks brains/football intelligence" criticism you often see people throw at Iwobi doesn't sit right with me. He's obviously a very intelligent footballer, very good at linking up play and using space. Just feels like the lazy stereotype you see aimed at african footballers.

Basically this. When he broke through by doing the basics he was one of our two smartest players on the field the other being Özil.

Iwobi is currently struggling with taking his game to next level but there is one thing Wenger values above almost everything else in footballer and that is in game intelligence.