Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has heaped praises on Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi ahead of their clash against Fulham, Daily Post reported.
Guardiola, known for his attention to detail, took time to highlight Iwobi’s importance to Marco Silva’s side as both teams prepare for their Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester City have struggled in their recent outings, drawing their last two Premier League games, so Guardiola is keen to ensure his side returns to winning ways. However, he is fully aware of the threat posed by Fulham, especially with players like Iwobi in their ranks.
Alex Iwobi has been a standout performer for Fulham this season, contributing both in attack and defense. He has already found the back of the net once and provided an assist in the ongoing campaign, making him a key player for the Cottagers.
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Pep Guardiola Praises Alex Iwobi
Guardiola’s recognition of Iwobi’s quality shows just how much the Nigerian has grown under Marco Silva, and fans will be eager to see how the midfielder fares against the Premier League champions.
“They are a team who always, always, always create problems, especially at home in the first-half,” Guardiola said ahead of the game.
“They have a lot of weapons and speed.”
“Iwobi, I have never seen him in the form that he is playing.
“And of course, the speed of Adama always creates problems.”
