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“It’s annoying” – Iwobi on one Arsenal star who shattered Real Madrid’s UCL ambitions

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Fulham FC midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Arsenal star Declan Rice is one of the most difficult players he has faced, Soccernet.ng reports. 

The Super Eagles star, who has played all of his professional career in England, has faced the former West Ham United midfielder on many occasions.

Iwobi, who now plays for Fulham, as cited by TBR Football, has showered praises on Rice, admitting that playing against the 26-year-old is a daunting task.

Alex Iwobi, Simon Moses of Nigeria and Alfredo Kilembe Ribeiro and Manuel Luis Da Silva Cafumana of Angola during the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations Afcon 2023 match between Nigeria and Angola [Photo credit/Imago]

“Nah, he’s [Declan Rice] a big baller. Even when he was at West Ham. Not only is he great technically, he runs everywhere, he covers every blade of grass,” Iwobi said. “When I’ve played in midfield it’s annoying trying to track him and get away from him. He’s good on the ball and he’s gonna work as hard off the ball. He’s a great player for Arsenal to have, and for me he’s definitely one to be world-class.”

Rice played a crucial role in Arsenal’s impressive Champions League campaign this season, notably helping to dismantle Real Madrid’s hopes of another European crown with his free kicks.

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Alex Iwobi of Fulham during the Premier League match Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham [Photo credit/Imago]

Without a doubt, Rice’s outstanding performances have been central to the Gunners’ success in both the Premier League and European competitions.

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