MUST READ: Ozil makes stunning revelations about Nigeria’s Iwobi
– Mesut Ozil has described Alex Iwobi’s talent with the likes of Austin Okocha and Edgar Davids
– The Nigerian international has been impressive for the Gunners in the attacking midfield position
– The 20-year-old started five out of six matches for the Gunners this season with three assists
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has described Alex Iwobi’s talent as a combination of Jay Jay Okocha and Edgar Davids altogether.
Ozil reveals Iwobi has a combination of Okocha and Davids in his style of play
Iwobi has cemented a starting place in the Arsenal line-up this season and has been impressive for the Gunners in all the matches he played so far from the left side of midfield.
“Alex reminds me of a mixture of him (Okocha) and Edgar Davids.
“He’s really strong on the ball, also defensively, but he’s good in front of goal too.
“He’s developing really well and if he continues the way he’s been playing for the whole season, he will enhance his game.
“The manager knows exactly how good he is and I wish him all the best,” Ozil told the Gunners’ matchday program.
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Ozil and Iwobi celebrates Arsenal’s goal against Chelsea
The 20-year-old has played six games for the London club with five starts this season and making three assists in the process but the Nigerian international has not registered a goal on his name.
Iwobi is also among the 23-man squad that will battle Zambia on Sunday, October 9, in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier in Ndola.
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