Versatile Everton Winger Iwobi Says He Learnt How To Play Multiple Positions At Arsenal

Published: February 19, 2021

Alex Iwobi has revealed that he learnt how to play in multiple positions during his time with Arsenal, where he spent fifteen years before switching to Everton in the summer of 2019.

The Nigeria international has shown his versatility under manager Carlo Ancelotti, impressing in right and left wing-back roles and is comfortable playing as an attacking midfielder, support striker and winger on both flanks.

Iwobi is five games away from reaching a milestone of 150 appearances in the English Premier League ahead of Everton's derby clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, February 20.

"Growing up in the Arsenal system, I played numerous positions. So for me to play right wing-back, I wasn't really lost as people would've thought I would be," Iwobi said to BBC Sport via Liverpool Echo.

"It wasn't really difficult for me to adjust. With the manager Carlo Ancelotti, I've improved a bit more with my final third, end product.

"If I do beat a man, then I'm able to create a chance for my team-mates. That's what he wants me to do a bit more."

In his eight previous appearances against Liverpool, Iwobi has provided four assists but is yet to taste victory with four draws and four losses.

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