Marco Silva has lauded Nigerian midfielder Alexander Iwobi for his impressive form ahead of Fulham’s Premier League clash against Brighton on Thursday night.
The 27-year-old midfielder has been one of the Cottagers’ best performers in the league this season, with six goal contributions in 13 games, including three in his last three games.
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Silva lauds Iwobi ahead of Brighton clash
Speaking before the match, Silva lauded Iwobi, saying the former Arsenal player is thriving because of his mindset.
“I call him a happy boy. When you are in a happy place, when you are so positive and people around you are positive, I think good things will come to you. You never see him panic in any moment of the game. He is going to be a top confidence player,” the 47-year-old manager said, as revealed by Jack Kelly.
Iwobi appears to also be enjoying life off the pitch. The Nigerian midfielder recently released a single titled ‘What’s luv’, and the song has been making waves.
The multi-talented footballer, who has started in all 13 games in the Premier League this season, will once again be in Silva’s lineup this evening and the Nigerian midfielder will hope