Super Eagles winger doubtful for Everton's Premier League match vs Manchester United

Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi has been rated as doubtful to suit up for Everton when they battle Manchester United in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Speaking at Friday's pre-match press conference at USM Finch Farm, Everton manager Rafa Benitez suggested that Iwobi may not be ready for the game at Old Trafford.

The Arsenal academy product is beginning to show his true colours at Everton since arriving for a big fee of 28 million pounds, playing every single game they have contested in the Premier League this season, while going the distance in their Carabao Cup matches against Huddersfield Town and Queens Park Rangers.

The Spanish football tactician says he is delighted with the progress being made by Iwobi and is confident that the Nigerian can fulfill his potential.

"Alex has a little problem and I'm not sure if he'll be available for tomorrow.  But I'm really pleased with the way he's working and training," Benitez told reporters.

"I think he's improving and he's enjoying that. We can improve him more because he's working so hard - he can be a much better player by the end of the season."

Benitez may cope without Iwobi as he has at his disposal Andros Townsend, Demarai Gray and Anthony Gordon.

Igho Kingsley