Alex Iwobi has praised Everton manager Frank Lampard for helping him rediscover confidence by believing in him. The Nigerian international has been a regular in the Everton team since Lampard’s arrival at the club in January.
Iwobi has been one of The Toffees’ best players in recent weeks, which has culminated with the club moving two points and two places above the relegation zone.
“Before I started playing consistently he [Lampard] told me to go and express myself, play how I train,” Iwobi told Liverpool Echo. “I’ve been trying to do that and repay the faith. Everytime he’s always talking to me to stay confident, and that’s what I’m trying to do on the pitch.”
Lampard has mostly deployed Iwobi as a right wing-back in the last three games. The 26-year-old says he is happy to play anywhere as long as he is helping the team.
“It’s good, anything I can do to help the team. I do get the ball a lot, I get into attacking opportunities as well, I just have to keep on doing what I can do for the team. Whether it’s right wing-back, right midfield, in the middle, I just have to keep doing my best.” he said.
Everton are 16th in the Premier League table with three games remaining. They will be safe from relegation if they beat Brentford and Leeds United fail to beat Brighton tomorrow.
