Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi experienced what could be deemed an embarrassing incident during Fulham’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
First-half substitutions are uncommon in football, particularly when injuries are not a factor, which is why they often carry a sense of embarrassment when they occur.
Alex Iwobi was subbed off before halftime
Adding to the already bizarre situation of substituting one starter before halftime, Marco Silva made three changes around the half-hour mark in an effort to revitalize his struggling team, as reported by EuroSports Among the casualties was Alex Iwobi, who is arguably one of Fulham’s best performers this season.
What happened in the game?
Silva’s Fulham has emerged as one of the more captivating midtable teams this season, backed by notable victories against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
Despite three wins in their last five matches, Fulham entered their Tuesday evening fixture at the City Ground as clear favorites. However, the first half unfolded differently than expected.
Forest dominated the opening exchanges and broke the deadlock as early as the 9th minute through a Callum Hudson-Odoi goal. Just 10 minutes later, they doubled their lead, with Chris Wood finding the net.
Fulham intensified their pressure, hinting at a potential dominance in the match, prompting Silva to take action. The Portuguese manager substituted Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, and Sasa Lukic with Willian, Adama Traore, and Tom Cairney.
These alterations impacted the visitors’ performance positively, as they started to demonstrate improved application. However, moments before halftime, Morgan-Gibbs White dashed any aspirations of a potential comeback by scoring a third goal in injury time.
The second half unfolded with a shift in momentum as the visitors found the back of the net, offering a glimmer of hope. However, this goal would only stand as a consolation, as the game concluded with a 3-1 defeat to Fulham.
Meanwhile, Sports Buddy reported in previous news that Iwobi opened up on what transpired in hotel with Osimhen following horrible cyber bullying incident
