Iwobi scores first Carabao Cup goal in over two years, hailed by Silva

Alex Iwobi marked his first start with an assist and a goal in Fulham’s 2-1 win against Skybet Championship side, Norwich City at Craven Cottage.

It was the Nigerian’s fourth goal in 23 appearances in the competition and his first since August 2021 when he netted the opener at the John Smith’s Stadium
where he helped Arsenal to a 2-1 win against Huddersfield in a second round tie.

The assist was also his first in a little over a year when he helped Demarai Gray scored the winner at Fleetwood Town in another second round tie.

Meanwhile, Fulham coach, Marco Silva says he was not surprised with the performance of the former Arsenal and Everton man.

‘As you know, he’s a player that I know really well,’ Silva said. ‘I was responsible for him signing for Everton as well.

‘A player that I know what he can do for ourselves in many different positions on the pitch.

‘He has quality, he’s dynamic, and his energy, as well, means he’s going to be another important player for us,’ he told the club’s official website.