The Super Eagles star admits he prefers a more central role at club level but is prepared to adopt any role he is given under Unai Emery
Alex Iwobi admitted he is not fully comfortable with his role at Arsenal, as he would prefer to play as a central midfielder.
The 23-year-old, who is currently representing Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, has been utilised in a forward position due to the presence of Mesut Ozil, Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira at the club.
Last season, he featured 35 times in the Premier League, 13 of which as substitute, making 951 passes and creating 40 chances.
Speaking to Goal from Nigeria's base in Egypt, Iwobi revealed he would rather play in the middle of the pitch, but is ready to feature wherever he is needed by manager Unai Emery.
“I’m happy to play anywhere, I will play wherever I’m told to play,” Iwobi told Goal.
“Growing up I’ve been playing as an attacking midfielder, more central in the midfield. I wouldn’t say if I’m most comfortable there but that’s where I grew up playing.
“I’ve always seen myself as a midfielder but wherever I’m being told to play in the middle or somewhere, I will always give my best.”
Iwobi scored the Gunners’ only goal in their 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Europa League, having replaced Torreira in the 66th minute.
zutbkmosy
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iwobi my dear you are not at a level to form part of arsenal and you will never be....sorry for that. What has pass through Wenger's mind.
what level is arsenal as a team that iwobi can't be part of, pls tell me.
zutbkmosy
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even in your position you are not good
your boot size is in d market,u should buy one so u will play beta for us. am very sure u don't even no how to trap a ball.
Fuhcepst
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You’re useless!
nutmegprince
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I've always said it, iwobi would play better at the number 10 role, he lacks the pace to play on the flanks but can give some penetrating passes to kolasinac, we need a winger badly next season
Anuragarsenal
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Many fans are saying that Iwobi should leave Arsenal because he is mediocre. The reality is that mediocrity is the current level of Arsenal. Arsenal is not a top club anymore. So Iwobi totally deserves to play for Arsenal.
Cihepsy
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a stupider formation
Bihdlnr
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Alex i would love to see you joining man u
Shahidfod
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Lets understand he cant play that good what we need. This is all excuses . I believe in him but still he gets his chance and just go out on pitch and pla my shite ... he should go on load for just one season see what happens then maybe or just sell him . Too many chances and he’s giving fuckng excuses
dee_59
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It doesn't matter Iwobi, most of the Arsenal players are Mediocre like u
ObasusiCaleb
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Beat team what kind of formation is this
Puedilpruy
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you shouldnt even play for arsenal. please get the hell out of arsenal.
fash
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even in your position you are not good
rekcemnyz
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Man U are not watching football
Seanjrb
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Lol it’s either you play wing or go get bench like welbeck did
Caleboke
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Who are you?
intigran
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waste of money
Sicacekprz
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he talks what he does not know
Mrchrist13
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yielorsuyz
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iwobi don't you once said you are a nutmage,and you are more better than okocha,Sory first give yourself prestige not knowing you are undervaluing yourself.bench is waiting for you at asernal or better part ways
edenjoseph
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Excuses nowadays arsenal players give 😂😂🤦
first of all have you been to school ? learn to write the correct spellings atleast you arsenal fans 😂😂
FaithEvans
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omg is something wrong with your brains you arsenal fan? you comparing hazards positional change and iwobi's positional change ? let me tell you hazard performed even better after a positional change and got a trophy for Chelsea , and what did iwobi do ? idk what's wrong with your brains arsenal fan
All I'm saying is that player prefer a position and its not an excuse to say that, when Hazard was saying it, it was because he wasn't comfortable in that position, the statement is all I'm comparing, not the players... who compare Hazard to Iwobi?... I hope u don't repeat this when u finally go to school, but if you're already educated, then tis lack of understanding is a huge shame[byebye]
Patrick Myanmar
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Really?
koheiprst
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you should be playing out of arsenal
FaithEvans
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His improvement is going at a steady pace... I like that he never hides no matter how average he performs
edenjoseph
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Thanks for liking that yourself, like Hazard never talked about positional change and his preferred role on the left... its disturbing u think its funny too
omg is something wrong with your brains you arsenal fan? you comparing hazards positional change and iwobi's positional change ? let me tell you hazard performed even better after a positional change and got a trophy for Chelsea , and what did iwobi do ? idk what's wrong with your brains arsenal fan
FaithEvans
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Excuses nowadays arsenal players give 😂😂🤦
Thanks for liking that yourself, like Hazard never talked about positional change and his preferred role on the left... its disturbing u think its funny too
dutbdmnoz
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iwobi my dear you are not at a level to form part of arsenal and you will never be....sorry for that. What has pass through Wenger's mind.
as_win10
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Not as much as Coutinho
vuzeino
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Iwobi have just confirmed Arsenal will sign another winger, and also impliedly he is telling us he will not be a starter for Arsenal next season.
hasanbohra7
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Trust me he plays good on wings than in Midfield
Rohcdiopsy
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The Eagles have been playing him in his preferred position unfortunately they got gunned down by Madagascar to the tune of 2-0 at the ongoing AFCON tournament! Amazing...
Rohcdiopsy
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The Eagles have been playing him in his preferred position unfortunately they got gunned down by Madagascar to the tune of 2-0! Amazing...
Naumnsy
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Iwobi is a baller
edenjoseph
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Excuses nowadays arsenal players give 😂😂🤦