Everton Coach Ancelotti Explains Why Iwobi Was Preferred To Nkounkou At LWB Vs Leeds United
Published: December 04, 2020Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has explained the rationale behind his choice of Alex Iwobi for the left wing-back position during his side's 1-0 loss to Leeds United in their last Premier League outing at Goodison Park.
The move by the experienced Italian football tactician saw summer signing Niels Nkounkou, who is a natural left-back, miss out on the matchday 18.
Against Leeds United, Everton played with two makeshift wing-backs, Tom Davies being the other, as a result of the injuries suffered by Lucas Digne and Seamus Coleman.
Nkounkou was expected by many to step into Lucas Digne's shoes but in a surprise move, Ancelotti preferred the attack-minded Iwobi, who shone playing as a right wing-back vs Fulham in the previous game.
Speaking to reporters at Friday's press conference before the trip to Burnley, Ancelotti explained : "Nkounkou was not in the squad because I have 11 players, I decided to put Iwobi on the left. The squad is really big.
"He's still young, he needs more experience, he needs to work more. But I am honestly satisfied for what he is doing.
"He will have time in the next game because we have a lot of games.
"The fact we played with two midfielders [as wing backs], I think we have good cover because usually the two midfielders have the help of one of the centre-backs to cover the position behind them."
"He's still young, he needs more experience, he needs to work more. But I am honestly satisfied for what he is doing.
"He will have time in the next game because we have a lot of games.
"The fact we played with two midfielders [as wing backs], I think we have good cover because usually the two midfielders have the help of one of the centre-backs to cover the position behind them."
Nkounkou has made only one Premier League appearance since joining Everton from Marseille in July 2020.
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