After receiving backlash on social media following his performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Alex Iwobi’s manager at Fulham, Marco Silva, asserted that the player is in good mental health.
Iwobi was made into a scapegoat following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 loss to the competition’s hosts, Cote d’Ivoire.
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Nigeria’s sports minister, John Enoh, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the 27-year-old’s teammates all offered support.
The adaptable midfield player took a Wednesday flight to London following the Nigerian team’s visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Since then, Iwobi has resumed his training with Fulham, and he could play against Aston Villa on Saturday (today).
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The former Everton player, according to Silva, has moved past the event.
“His mental state is excellent. When Alex is on the field doing what he loves, he is a happy boy who always has a smile on his face. Silva said during a press conference, “I know some of what others say about it, but not everything.
“I don’t see why because, naturally, when you win a game, you win it together. If you lose a game, you lose it together. Up to the final, they performed admirably.
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“People reacted, believing that to be the best, after they lost the final. They attacked him on social media, which is why I think it was totally unfair. When there is no justification for it, it seems even more odd.
Naturally, since he got here, we had a conversation. He and Calvin Bassey will both be playing in tomorrow’s game.
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