There is a strong indication that the Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi will be giving extra days to rest before joining the rest of the team in camp for preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Iwobi scored a consolation goal in Arsenal’s 4-1 loss to fellow English club Chelsea in Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League final in Baku.
Nigeria international came off the bench to score the Gunners’ only goal as they bowed to the Blues in Baku.
Eagles players are expected to resume training camp in Asaba on Sunday, June 2, but the team’s media officer,
Toyin Ibitoye informed SportingLife.ng that the Arsenal forward will be given two or three days rest before he joins the team in Asaba.
“All players should resume on Sunday except Alex Iwobi who may get extra two or three days before he joins the rest of the squad.
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He was involved in Arsenal’s UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday and definitely he needs to rest to regain his strength,” Ibitoye told SportingLife.ng.