Alex Iwobi: Big 17 No Safety

[celestis]

He's progressing well if you ask me , he was put in a position where he had assert himself to be the difference maker in the team and he did eventually . He's learning to be a leader in this team , it will take awhile but you'll see a different kind of Iwobi after that is my opinion.

 

[MutableEarth]

He's progressing well if you ask me , he was put in a position where he had assert himself to be the difference maker in the team and he did eventually . He's learning to be a leader in this team , it will take awhile but you'll see a different kind of Iwobi after that is my opinion.

Yeah, he definitely kept his head I thought, despite some (or a lot!) things not coming off for him - particularly his little pirouette that led to Bournemouth's equalizer. He kept plugging away and trying to keep an even keel. I was quite impressed by that. In fact, both he and Mhkitaryan (who had a horrible game all things considered) tried really hard to step up in Özil's absence and added a lot of energy and movement. I think Iwobi is more equipped to make that difference than Mhkitaryan however - Mhkitaryan is talented but lacks the conviction a player of his ability level should have. It's one thing to try really hard, but it's another to lack conviction - it leads to high levels of effort but no cigar.

I think Iwobi has had similar problems in the past but he seems to be putting those behind him.

 

[celestis]

Yeah, he definitely kept his head I thought, despite some (or a lot!) things not coming off for him - particularly his little pirouette that led to Bournemouth's equalizer. He kept plugging away and trying to keep an even keel. I was quite impressed by that. In fact, both he and Mhkitaryan (who had a horrible game all things considered) tried really hard to step up in Özil's absence and added a lot of energy and movement. I think Iwobi is more equipped to make that difference than Mhkitaryan however - Mhkitaryan is talented but lacks the conviction a player of his ability level should have. It's one thing to try really hard, but it's another to lack conviction - it leads to high levels of effort but no cigar.

I think Iwobi has had similar problems in the past but he seems to be putting those behind him.

Yeah Iwobi has the ability to control tempo , he can give final balls and dribble ,whereas Mkhi is more a direct player who likes to play quick.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

Lovely pass for Kola to set up the winner.

He's always been a tidy passer tbf.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

He's always been a tidy passer tbf.

Yup was insane in his debut season but last season he was very low on confidence and sometimes not even simplest passes were coming off for him but now the confidence is on up again I think we will start seeing more from him in that regard!

 

[YeahBee]

He should exclusively practise finishing and just shooting

Such a hole in his game

 

[Toby]

He should exclusively practise finishing and just shooting

Such a hole in his game

Agree. In comparison to e.g. Sancho and Nelson he's by far not aggressive and direct enough in his drive towards goal, be it as a goalscorer or an assist giver, for a real modern winger.

He's closer to a physical, young Özil before Mesut got dribbling coached out of him by Mourinho, but of lesser quality. I'm really struggling to see him as a winger in a era of high scoring wingers.

I can exactly see how he has improved this season and why he's being fielded, but I think it makes the team too narrow and puts on another creator while taking off a scorer.

If Iwobi plays on the wing, it should either be a scorer like Aubameyang on the other wing, or Ramsey should be in the team as a centrally moving asset.

 

[krackpot]

He should exclusively practise finishing and just shooting

Such a hole in his game

He will get there for sure. He is getting into much better positions than the previous seasons.

If that pirouette had come off, we would have been going crazy.

 

[Wryer]

Lost a little mojo over the last few games, but partly due to defenders getting tighter on him. He is about our only legit wide man who get past people with the ball, and that's where I want him to stay. Stay wide. His finishing is not great anyway. But I can see him providing tons of assists for Auba, Laca and Özil.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Loved his ball to Xhaka for the goal. Still happy with his controbution so far.

 

[Beksl]

Loved his ball to Xhaka for the goal. Still happy with his controbution so far.

You mean Kola?

It shows he’s learning from the master. I can honestly see Iwobi taking the mantle from Özil when the time comes.

 

[Mark Tobias]

You mean Kola?

It shows he’s learning from the master. I can honestly see Iwobi taking the mantle from Özil when the time comes.

Sorry, my bad. Quickly watched highlights and mistook Kola for Xhaka. Did find it odd that Xhaka was in that position LOL

 

[krackpot]

Unfortunate scapegoat today Thought he was playing well

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

He was doing well, a lot better than Mikki mouse... He really need to start converting to some goals though!

 

[celestis]

Unfortunate scapegoat today Thought he was playing well

His decision making was horrendous , which is not something you accuse him off normally but he wasted time and space in clear cut oppurtunities with options around him .

 

[krackpot]

His decision making was horrendous , which is not something you accuse him off but he wasted time and space in clear cut oppurtunities with options around him .

he presses and holds up the ball so well,though. He was a major part of our rocking start

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

He needs to sort out his decision making and execute. He also needs to be bold when pressing and in the box. All his good work is wasted by his deficiencies.

 

[Mark Tobias]

Was a bit disappointed by him. Seems to have dropped off somewhat in form. Still had a good season so hoping he turns it around before the end of the month.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

He didn't do badly but he still lacking confidence in the box

 

[kraphtous]

Disappointing performance for sure. Still think he is a highly talented player but needs to become more consistent because he is getting good minutes for a big side.