Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has revealed that he takes regular advice from Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez to hone his skills. The 20-year old has been one of Arsenal’s promising young players to have burst into the first team.
The 20-year old scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League against FC Basel in a 4-1 win. There has been some speculation regarding the contract of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez as they have been demanding an exorbitant rise to their current wages. Iwobi has set an example at Arsenal as he has already made eight starts this season and has established himself in the starting lineup.
The player has been playing on the left wing as Sanchez has been shifted to a forward role by Arsene Wenger. An avid passer of the ball the player can also be deployed in the no 10 role.
Iwobi said, “I have to call him ‘my boss’ because he assisted me. Alexis likes to take the mick out of me when I don’t score in training. They are funny.
“They will tell you what you need to work on but in a jokey kind of way. They do advise me, saying I just need to compose myself, relax and the chances will come. They try to help in the best way they can.”
