Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has been showing off his skills once again in training.
The Nigerian international used a number of stepovers and a shimmy before scoring through the defender‘s legs in a one-on-one contest:
? Stepovers
? Shimmy
? NutmegMan like @alexiwobi on a mad one ?? pic.twitter.com/J0pkWwhJwD
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 29, 2019
Many fans on Twitter feel Iwobi has the talent to go very far in the game:
@Marc_Gibbs89 nutmeg prince
— Chris Dooley (@Dooley222) March 29, 2019
Iwobinhoooo ????
— Dr. Kelechi Anyikude (@KelechiAFC) March 29, 2019
Not sure what’s moving faster, his arms or his feet?
— Lacabloodclatzette (@asgcgunner) March 29, 2019
Excellent training grouNd bit of fun. Let’s see similar on Monday night for real.
— Clem de Brulay (@CBrulay) March 29, 2019
I have said it before. I believe within two years he will be a £60m-£70m player. Remember Sterling was raw just like him and missing sitters and poor passing, but now… On a mad one. Why can’t Iwobi become that? All the ability in the world
— Lacazette’s Cheesy Smile (@wdwtoshit) March 29, 2019
So underated at our club
— AFCTHEGUNNERS21??????? (@ReeceTurner214) March 29, 2019
However, others feel his poor decision making on the pitch lets him down:
If he can improve in his decision making and finishing , he will be worldclass
— Kritin Pandita (@kritinpandita) March 29, 2019
Easy to do it in training where there is little or no pressure. Monday is just around the corner. Bring the concentration, swagger, nutmeg, shimmy, stepovers and the goals from training. We await u at the Emirates
— Tony Bekederemo ?? (@TonyBekederemo) March 29, 2019
You always do that in a game and end up losing the ball.perfect it and apply when necessary.
— Deos Daniel (@daniel_deos) March 29, 2019
all you need to do is finish like that in a match….boom
— ISC Trade (@isctrade) March 29, 2019
At 22 years of age, Iwobi still has time on his side to make improvements in his game. He has certainly upped his performances campaign with five goals and seven assists in 40 games.
Under the tutelage of manager Unai Emery, many will be hoping that the Nigerian’s true potential will be unlocked.
His natural talent is not in doubt, but the challenge will be whether he can develop into a consistent performer over the coming years and deliver an end product which could move his game to another level.