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Super Eagles star makes Premier League Team of the Week
Former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey in his Team of the Week for game week four.
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.
That commanding performance earned him a spot » Read More
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