Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes his old club a missing a a player in the form of one that they used to have on their books.
Alex Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, coming through the youth ranks before spending four years with he first team.
He never quite won over fans and joined Everton for £40m in 2019.
The midfielder has begun thios season strongly and Wright thinks he has qualities that the gunners are currently missing.
'I'm so pleased with the way it's going for him,' Wright told the Wrighty's House podcast (via Arsenal Mania). 'I remember Arsenal fans, it's the same thing they did with Oxlade-Chamberlain, they ridiculed him.
'His ball progression and work rate, what Frank has now recognised him and put him there, listen to the Everton fans when he's doing his work, they are adoring him now. I'm loving the way it's working out for Iwobi.
'Everton fans are now starting to realise that if they get the right players in and around him, he's going to be a force for them.
'You look at his work rate, it's unbelievable. It's the kind of intensity that Mikel wants now and needs now, we need that, we need somebody who can press like that.'
samediokon
0
For the first time iwobi feels like this after reading this
zihimopy
1
Arsenal made a big mistake for selling Iwobi. I wish him all the best
FootballArtista
1
Iwobi needed a change of scenery to improve and I mean also moving permanently. Niles needs the very same right now. Now, in case we didn't add a buy back clause in Iwobi's contract or something of the sort, which would be a huge mistake, the opposite must be done for Niles once he departs.
Miockmnt
1
iwobi was not good enough at arsenal. he has mature lately
Camcimptyz
2
Ongolo KANTE A,go Lome aiu ok kol lookyyuhodsa Ongolo Kanté you mean may miss
Ciuemntuy
1
he's lovely guy
Walex500
0
I knew it then that those guys only needed a good leader in the team and the boys would have performed wonders
aliekia
0
One of the most error embedded posts I’ve ever read in AF
[image]
thought I was the only one that noticed
GunnArs
4
would sell him any day for £40m 🤷♂️
tenabeptu
1
He will surely replace xhaka...
tenabeptu
1
So true!!!!!!
Joshforeal
2
very good player his only problem is shooting He never shoots the ball
harrydboss
0
Well said 👏
Yaoacdinz
3
I knew Arsenal were making a mistake when they sold him. He just needed a good Coach then to motivate and have confidence in him. Frank is doing that and he's improving.
sikadertuz
2
I am a big fan of Alex Iwobi…very coordinated and helpful.
zizdoprsuz
3
We miss you Alex ,I hope Arsenal board will soon consider signing him back to De Gunners .
copacdsty
0
He is old now dats why he is good
Old, how
Humancal44
0
Wrighty was just complementing Iwobi for playing great. He never suggested that we sign him back
Rimo1112
5
One of the most error embedded posts I’ve ever read in AF
neoacim
0
He is old now dats why he is good
Cezabcmu
4
Gone and forgotten