Iwobi Among Three Everton Players Singled Out For Praise By Silva After Win Vs Watford

Published: October 30, 2019

Alex Iwobi was among three Everton players singled out for praise by manager Marco Silva following the Toffees 2-0 win against Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday night.

The Nigeria international had struggled in the first half but improved in the second half with the introduction of former Arsenal teammate Theo Walcott.

Sixty-six minutes into the contest, Iwobi was unlucky not to break the deadlock when his shot from the edge of the area cannoned off the woodwork and away with Gomes stranded.

Speaking post-match to Everton's official website, Silva stated : ''Theo had a big impact again, the change we made [Walcott for Kean] had a big impact on our second half.

''Theo was always a really important player for me, he knows that. He is in a good moment and will help us in the next games as well.

''The way we built our attacks [after half-time] was faster and the gaps were clearer. We found the spaces more easily''.

The Portuguese gaffer added : ''Alex Iwobi was different in the second half, he found the spaces and created more between the lines and was more decisive.

“Richarlison did not do enough in the first half but the second half was completely different''.

Yesterday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Goodison Park was Iwobi's 11th appearance of the season in all competitions.

Igho Kingsley

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