Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi has urged the club’s fans to continue to give their backing to manager Frank Lampard amid the disappointing start to the current season.
The Toffees have won just three of their 15 Premier League games this season and are 17th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.
They were also beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth in the third round of Carabao Cup, leaving Lampard under pressure.
Confident that Lampard has the ability to turn the situation around, Iwobi believes fans must continue to support the 44-year-old former Chelsea manager.
“Of course,” Super Eagles midfielder Iwobi responded when asked if he understood the frustrations of supporters.
“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.
“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.”
Former Arsenal star Iwobi has thrived under the guidance of Lampard this season playing in central midfield.
The 26-year-old Nigeria international explained how he has overcome a struggling start to his Everton career.
“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,” Iwobi 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 affect they have on the team.”
