The midfielder missed a glorious chance against Reading to mar an otherwise fine performance
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| Alex Iwobi against Reading EFL Cup (photo) getty
Iwobi has made the left wing position his own this season but was moved to the No 10 spot against Reading with German playmaker Mesut Ozil rested and he gave an impressive performance…until he spoilt it somewhat when he snatched at a golden opportunity to put the game out of sight for Arsenal.
The home team were 1-0 up halfway through the second period when Oxlade-Chamberlain’s stinging shot was palmed out by goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi straight into Iwobi’s stride. With the goal gaping and the keeper prone, the midfielder’s usual poise deserted him and he snatched at his left-footed effort, putting into the turf and wide.
“He’s not a typical winger,” Wenger said of Iwobi after the match pointing out that he does not have the burning pace of a Walcott or an Oxlade-Chamberlain. “He can play in the No 10 role because he turns forwards and passes through the lines very well. He has it all in his locker to give the final ball.”
“Now we want the finishing - that is a little part missing in his game. He is too nervous when he has the possibility to finish. Tension is something goal-scoring doesn’t like. You have to be relaxed to finish.”
Source:independent
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