Midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that his preferred position is the No. 8 role, according to Sports Extra. The Nigeria international has been deployed in numerous positions for club and country, including right wing‑back, left winger, right winger, left midfield, attacking midfield, central midfield and even as a false nine. Under former Everton manager Frank Lampard, Iwobi primarily operated as a central midfielder, but since Sean Dyche took charge at Goodison Park he has been used more frequently on the flanks. Nigeria manager José Peseiro has also utilized the Hale End Academy graduate as a deep‑lying playmaker in the team’s last four consecutive matches.
Speaking to the club’s website about his favourite position, Iwobi said, “I get asked this a lot. I like playing as a number eight, but wherever I am told to play, I will play. It’s something I have to be grateful for. I understand the game. At Everton, I now know I am going to be playing more out wide. Before that, I often didn’t know where I was going to start or whether I was going to be involved. But I know that wherever I am told to play, I am able to produce something for the team. I have the mindset to help the team no matter where I am told to play and give 100 percent.”
Iwobi made his 30th Premier League appearance for Everton in their 1‑0 loss away to Manchester United on Saturday.
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