- Alex Iwobi says he looks up to Theo Walcott at Arsenal
- The Nigerian hailed his colleague's attacking abilities
- Iwobi has played eight league games this season scoring one goal
Alex Iwobi has named Theo Walcott as the player he really looks up to at Arsenal praising him for his guidance and his attacking abilities.
The 21-year-old has become an important player in Arsene Wenger’s team since making his first team towards the end of the 2015-16 season.
Alex Iwobi with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: Arsenal.com
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The Super Eagles star has played three games more than the 28-year-old across all competitions this season but he still looks up to the attacker who joined the Gunners from Southampton in January 2006
“Theo [Walcott] is one of the more experienced players and he would know how to go about doing this, he still motivates the team and puts in a good shift in training,” Iwobi told the club’s official website.
Theo Walcott has spent eleven years at Arsenal. Photo: Arsenal.com
“I even look up to him at times, he tells me what to do and gives me advice. Everyone is there for each other, the chemistry is there.
“He brings goals, chances and is an attacking threat with a lot of pace and he’s one that can hurt defences, so he’s very important to the team."
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He has played eight games in the Premier League this season scoring one goal.
Iwobi will be looking forward to making his ninth league appearance when Arsenal visit Southampton for Sunday’s English Premier League encounter.
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