Alex Iwobi has opened up on his Everton struggles and explained how he is hoping to use the best period in his Goodison Park career to help the side in their upcoming ‘six cup finals’.
Alex Iwobi said: “My first couple of years here weren’t the greatest but this is my best period at Everton. I want to use it as a platform to kick on and make more positive memories with this club. I want to win something with Everton – and do my best for the club. But my focus now is on these six ‘cup finals’, then we can think about next season. Our problem has been a lack of consistency and, more recently, little mistakes have cost us. But the fans have been excellent and if we continue giving everything, especially the way we feel at Goodison, we will pick up the points we need. There is a lot of belief in the squad, we are ready to fight. Even the players not playing, their mentality has been professional and elite. It is a proper family right now and that is helping us push through games. We have to fight every day. Not just for ourselves, but for our families and the fans. We will keep going, just stick with us.”
Earlier this month, Blues fans were quick to praise Iwobi for his display against Manchester United. Both in terms of work-rate off the ball and quality when in possession, he put in an impressive performances that was crucial to his side picking up all three points.
Alex Iwobi said: “I was doing all right but then played a sloppy pass. The fans clapped the pass because they saw the intent. It was the first time that had happened for ages. To hear that change in environment, I felt, ‘wow, that is kind of nice – as long as you are giving 100 per cent, if it doesn’t come off, they will stay behind you’. That support removes the fear of making mistakes, you are prepared to try things on the ball. I feel much more confident.My friends tell me about the positive comments and the fans singing my name, and my dad is always looking on social media to make sure everything is good. Previously, my friends would be in the car home from games talking about hearing different things. But I’ve had a run in the team and feel I can influence the game a lot more, especially in this position. My main concern is what I’m doing for my team-mates and the manager and staff. ‘Am I working hard for them? Are they happy with what I’m giving?’ But, of course, it is nice to hear about the praise.”
