EPL: Everton midfielder Iwobi tells fans to stick by Lampard

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken about the future of manager Frank Lampard.

With the Toffees enduring a poor run of results just before the winter break for the World Cup, Lampard’s future came into question.

However, Iwobi believes the club should stick by the ex-Chelsea boss, as he has got the team playing in the right way.

“Of course,” he told Sky Sports about supporters’ frustrations.

“The club is very ambitious and we want to achieve something. That’s what we want to do – we owe it to them and to ourselves.

Iwobi added: “I say stick by him [Lampard] because, not just me, the players do appreciate what he is doing and what he is doing for the club.

“He is a hard-working man, who is putting his job first – maybe before his family! He does work very hard and is an understanding man, so stick by him.”

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Meanwhile, Iwobi was full of praise for the club’s supporters this week.

The attacker turned midfielder is working hard with the rest of the squad during the World Cup break from club action.

With the Toffees again in danger of relegation this season, Iwobi knows the club’s fans deserve better given the support they give the team.

“I’ve had some mad experiences as an Everton player but for them to stick by me and give me the praise I’ve been getting, I really appreciate it,” he told Sky Sports.

“Maybe it was just a confidence thing and being able to express myself.

“Embracing the Everton culture was a bit difficult for me, but now I feel like I am one of them and I’m at home now.

“I didn’t expect it [the size of the club], especially towards the end of last season.

“The fans played a big part in us staying up. They were coming to our training ground with flares and trying to motivate us for each game.

“I didn’t understand why it was called ‘The People’s Club’ until last season, and I see the effect they have on the team.”