ALEX IWOBI NEWS

Returns in Cup win Iwobi (AFCON) got an assist off the bench in Saturday's FA Cup win.

Impact Iwobi returned to training earlier in the week and he was fit enough to get a late assist for Everton. While he's available again, he's not expected to become a starter, especially following the recent additions of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tunisia knocks Nigeria out of African Cup

Tunisia and Burkina Faso are the first two teams through to the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins Nigeria for AFCON Iwobi will be with the Nigerian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. As a result, he figures to miss at least the next three games for Everton.

Impact Iwobi has featured in just seven of his 13 appearances for the Toffees this season in which he has registered one goal on 14 shots (five on target), one assist and 10 crosses (three accurate). With Dominic Calvert-Lewin back in the squad, Iwobi may be hard-pressed to secure regular minutes even once back with the squad.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Iwobi scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Monday's 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton.

Impact Iwobi found the back of the net in the 66th minute scoring Everton's lone goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two chances created were the second most on the team in the loss.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jimenez inspires Wolves to narrow win over Everton in EPL

Forward Raul Jimenez has earned his first home goal in more than a year to inspire Wolves to beat Everton 2-1 in the English Premier League

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Iwobi is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.

Impact Iwobi returned to full training earlier in the week and has recovered in time to start on Sunday. The wide man takes up his role on the flank for Everton's Premier League clash with West Ham.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Iwobi (undisclosed) returned to full training over the break ahead of Sunday's match against West Ham, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Impact Iwobi missed the match before the break, but it looks like he's good to go again. Prior to that, he was on back-to-back starts, but with Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin edging closer to health, he could return to his bench role moving forward.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Manchester United game Iwobi (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's game against Manchester United.

Impact Iwobi was questionable due to an unspecified physical problem and has been unable to recuperate. Anthony Gordon is taking his place on the wing.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late test for Saturday Iwobi is considered a late test for Saturday's match against Man United, according to manager Rafa Benitez. "Alex has a little problem and I'm not sure if he'll be available for to...

Impact This is a surprise update and a relevant one since Iwobi has started the last two matches on the wing. If he can't go Saturday, Anthony Gordon is an option to start if they want to keep their same formation in a tough spot.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records start, creates two chances Iwobi created two chances during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Norwich City.

Impact Richarlison will be unavailable because of a knee injury. It allows starting opportunities to Iwobi, who became the Toffees' secondary left midfielder after they signed Demarai Gray. The former created four chances across his last three Premier League starts.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iwobi: I can 'no longer make excuses' - Nigeria star on his peak period at Everton ' Goal.com Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has revealed why he can no longer make excuses for himself while playing for Everton under new manager Rafael Benitez.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Iwobi's character and determination leave Everton boss Benitez in awe ' Goal.com Everton manager Rafa Benitez has praised Alex Iwobi’s character and determination after helping the Toffees beat Championship side Huddersfield.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Iwobi: Benitez is always trying to help me at Everton ' Goal.com Alex Iwobi has credited Everton manager Rafael Benitez for his improved form at the start of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Picks up possible hip issue Iwobi picked up a hip issue in the latter stages of Tuesday's League Cup match, according to manager Rafa Benitez. "He was feeling a little bit tight in his abductor. We have to as...

Impact Iwobi started in the prior league contest, but it looks like this issue could keep him out of the XI Saturday against Brighton. It's still early in the evaluation, but after starting twice already this week, that makes the most sense. His possible absence likely means a return to the XI for Andros Townsend.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iwobi scores as 10-man Everton defeat Huddersfield Town in Carabao Cup ' Goal.com Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was among the goal scorers as Rafael Benitez’s Everton defeated Huddersfield Town in Tuesday's Carabao Cup fixture

AUGUST 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Former Everton defender Ball claims Iwobi is struggling tactically under Benitez ' Goal.com Former Everton left-back Michael Ball believes Alex Iwobi is finding it difficult to adapt to Rafa Benitez’s tactics at the Goodison Park this season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Provides assist off bench in win Iwobi provided an assist and had two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Iwobi was brought in the 70th minute, replacing Andros Townsend, and made an immediate impact, assisting Abdoulaye Doucoure's go-ahead goal six minutes later and being involved in the play that lead to his side's third goal. With Townsend also providing an assist and James Rodriguez back to the fold soon, there will be a lot of competition for a spot in the starting XI, but Iwobi will probably be an option off the bench once again during next Saturday's visit to Leeds.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benitez opens controversial Everton tenure with comeback win

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’s controversial tenure at Everton got off to a strong start as his team came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Loses role in final month Iwobi played 48 minutes over the final five matches of the season, making two appearances.

Impact Iwobi was healthy, but he couldn't find a role in the squad late in the season. It's somewhat surprising, as he started seven-straight times at one point in December, but those numbers quickly disappeared. Overall, he lacked upside, totaling one goal, two assists, 15 shots and 16 chances created in 30 appearances (17 starts).

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iwobi reveals Wenger's advice he’s following at Everton Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi said he is still following Arsene Wenger’s advice that will help his natural ability shine.

MAY 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Iwobi picks Cazorla as his best player ever, displeased with how Ozil left Arsenal Everton forward Alex Iwobi has picked former Arsenal star Santi Cazorla as the best player he has seen, describing him as a "magician with t...

APRIL 17, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Everton's top-4 hopes fading after 0-0 draw at Brighton

Everton failed to keep the pressure on local rival Liverpool in the race for European qualification by letting two points slip in a lackluster 0-0 draw at Brighton

APRIL 12, 2021 • Associated Press

West Brom wins again as Allardyce launches latest escape act

Sam Allardyce has spearheaded a number of unlikely, late-season escape acts in the Premier League down the years

APRIL 12, 2021 • Associated Press