Former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey in his Team of the Week for gameweek four, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 26-year-old played the entire 90 minutes for Fulham as they held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield. He made his physical presence felt at the back, severely limiting the Reds’ attacking threat.
Bassey won five of his seven contested duels, made five clearances and one interception, and completed 82% of his passes. Against a Liverpool side that had scored in every match this season, it was a disciplined defensive display.
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That commanding performance earned him a spot in Morrison’s Team of the Week on Sky Sports. Morrison, an experienced campaigner in English football, featured for clubs like Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, Coventry City, Brentford, and Sheffield Wednesday during his playing days.
Bassey is the solitary Super Eagles player in the lineup, slotting into a back three alongside Lewis Dunk and Marc Guéhi. The midfield consists of Daniel Muñoz, Elliot Anderson, Bruno Guimarães, and Leif Davis. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who was massive in their 2-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday, also made the cut.
Clinton Morrison has picked his Team of the Weekend
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Leading the line in attack are Mohamed Belloumi, João Pedro, and Kevin Schade, who is of Nigerian descent but represents Germany at international level.
Bassey Faces Another Stern Test Before Super Eagles Duty
Bassey will certainly take confidence from the clean sheet against Liverpool, especially as it delivered Fulham’s first point of the campaign.
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However, another major challenge looms this weekend when the Cottagers take on Manchester United. The Red Devils are reeling from a home derby defeat to Manchester City and will be determined to bounce back.
United have netted seven times in four league games this season, boasting an attack that can be lethal at its peak. Bassey must be at his absolute best to keep them quiet and help Fulham take something from the clash.
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A positive result would provide a massive morale boost before he links up with Nigeria for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
