Marco Silva hails Alex Iwobi's impressive double in Fulham's 3-1 win over Brighton

Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, has expressed his admiration for Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, following his standout performance in a 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

Iwobi scored twice in the match, earning significant praise from Silva for his versatility and exceptional form.

Silva emphasized Iwobi's impressive consistency, stating, "Alex has been outstanding since the first day of pre-season. He's in a good place mentally and has shown just how fantastic a footballer he is."

The manager also reflected on Iwobi's progress, noting that last season was his best in the Premier League, and predicted even greater success in the current campaign. "A couple of months ago, I mentioned that he would continue to improve, and he has," Silva added.

Acknowledging Iwobi's versatility, Silva highlighted the midfielder's ability to play in multiple positions, underlining his contribution both in goals and assists.

"He's a top player. The way he can assist and score goals has reached new heights," Silva remarked, before concluding, "What a performance from him, and he absolutely deserves all the credit."

Iwobi’s strong performance this season reaffirms his importance to Fulham, continuing to prove himself as a key player under Silva's guidance.

Oluwayemi Omolagba