Super Eagles
forward Alex Iwobi is being investigated by Arsenal after claims that he went
partying just before the Emirate landlords were sent packing from the FA cup.
Iwobi could
face huge fine if the allegation proves to be true .Newspaper reports claims
Iwobi was out partying less than 48 hours before the holders crashed out of the
FA Cup with a shock 4-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
The Sun
obtained footage that appeared to show Iwobi at a house party in the early
hours of Saturday morning.
The 21-year-old
Nigeria international completed 90 minutes at the City Ground on Sunday, where
goals from Per Mertesacker and Danny Welbeck were not enough to prevent a
humiliating reverse against Championship opposition.
Speaking
ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final with Chelsea, Gunners boss Arsene
Wenger confirmed he would discuss the matter with Iwobi and take action if the
allegations were accurate.
"if
it's true he will be fined," said Wenger, who told reporters he was very
disappointed with some individual performances at Forest.
"It is
impossible to go out 48 hours before a game. It is unacceptable.
"I will
have to see him to see whether that is right or not.
"If he
was at a birthday party, how long has he stayed? That is very important. After
that I will decide what happens.
"You
must have played football, you want to prepare 100 per cent but sometimes it is
not a guarantee that you will be at your best. But that is what is requested
from a top professional."
The Sun
report alleged there was evidence of illegal drug use at the party Iwobi
supposedly attended.
The
newspaper added there was no suggestion the midfielder took drugs and Wenger
was sure to defend his player against any implication to the contrary.
"You have
to be cautious with the news coming out – when you read what has been reported
it is like he has taken drugs but he's not involved in that," he added.
"If
your neighbour takes drugs, what can you do about it? You are responsible for
your behavior."
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