Everton Lookman winger amuses himself playing with freedom under Silva

Ademola Lookman says that after gaining the confidence of Everton's director, Marco Silva, he is now playing with freedom.

The 21-year-old has played 17 games with the Goodison Park team this season, scoring a goal and creating two badists.

The performance surpbaded his previous two seasons with the Toffees where he managed to play 15 league games, mainly as a substitute.

And the former RB Leipzig player revealed that the confidence of the Portuguese tactician had helped him to express himself.

"It is always important to feel that you have the trust of the manager", Lookman says the club's website. "Once you go there, you can play for free.

"I've always thought of football for fun. I always play football for fun and that's what I want to do all my career, God willing.

"I like to express myself and enjoy the pressure of football.

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"I would put pressure on myself, no matter. But I've always wanted to entertain myself.

Lookman hopes to help Everton find the way to victory after a three-game losing streak when he faces Cardiff City on Feb. 26.