Everton legend, Alan Stubbs decries Iwobi’s ankle Injury

Everton legend, Alan Stubbs has lent his voice over the injury suffered by Nigeria International Alex Iwobi during the Toffees 1-3 loss to Everton in an FA Cup encounter on Friday night.

The Super Eagles Midfielder  was badly tackled by Holland defender, Tyrell Malacia in the second half of the encounter at Old Trafford.

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The on-form midfielder suffered an ankle injury as a result of the tackle.

Iwobi was stretchered off the pitch and replaced by Frenchman Abdoulaye Dacoure

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The 26-year-old has featured regularly for the Toffees this season and there are fears he could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The midfielder is expected to undergo a scan, Saturday to determine the extent of the injury.

Stubbs stated that Everton, who are fighting relegation can’t afford to lose Iwobi to injury for a long spell.

“Alex Iwobi has just gone over on his ankle and the ankle has gone inside. I’m hoping he hasn’t done his ankle ligaments because it looks like that,” Stubbs told the BBC.

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“I’m hoping what we’re seeing now is just precautionary but Iwobi looks upset. Players know when something is bad.”