Frank Lampard has revealed the thinking behind transforming Alex Iwobi into a central midfielder - the Everton boss also detailed the Nigerian’s biggest quality and why he is so respected in the squad.
The 26-year-old has seen his fortunes change drastically for the better since January. Widely regarded as another average signing of the Farhad Moshiri era, the former Arsenal man has since worked his way to becoming arguably the best and most loved player of Lampard’s short spell in charge.
Part of Evertonians’ admiration for Iwobi has come from his versatility, with a level of understanding and work-rate that is matched whether on the wing, at full-back or across the midfield. The latter of those roles has seen the all-rounder deployed as part of a midfield pair alongside one of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Tom Davies or Amadou Onana - and Blues boss Lampard recently opened up on how he saw the role change and what Iwobi has done to make it work.
