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Ozil: Iwobi a blend of Okocha, Davids

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8 years ago

September 29, 2016

Arsenal midfield maestro Mesut Ozil has described Super Eagles striker, Alex Iwobi, as the perfect blend of Jay-Jay Okocha and Edgar Davids.

Iwobi, 20, has been in great form in the opening weeks of the season with three assists so far this season.

‘Alex reminds me of a mixture of him (Okocha) and Edgar Davids,’ Ozil said in Arsenal’s matchday programme.

‘He’s really strong on the ball, also defensively, but he’s good in front of goal too.

‘He’s developing really well and if he continues the way he’s been playing for the whole season, he will enhance his game. The manager knows exactly how good he is and I wish him all the best,” he added.

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