'He Can Play Everywhere' - Everton Boss Ancelotti Hails Versatility Of Iwobi Pre-Chelsea

Published: December 11, 2020

Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti has lavished praise on Alex Iwobi ahead of his side's English Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday night.

The Nigeria international has been used in attack, midfield and defence this season which has been highlighted by the respected Italian football tactician as he spoke about the versatility of the Hale End Academy product.

Iwobi shone as a right wing-back in the 3-2 win against Fulham on November 22 and the following weekend he was deployed as a left-wing-back before returning to a right wing-back role in his most recent game vs Burnley.

With fullbacks Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne not available to face Chelsea having failed to recover from injuries, Iwobi could continue his new role as a wing-back.

Speaking to reporters at Friday's press conference, Ancelotti was quoted as saying by Liverpool Echo : "I think when Iwobi is fit, he can play everywhere.

"In this moment I have a lot of confidence, because his physical condition is really good".

It would be Iwobi's 136th appearance in the English top-flight if selected to face Chelsea.

He has faced Chelsea ten times in his career - winning five, drawing two and losing the others - and scored two goals.

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