Calvin Bassey makes BBC Team of the Week after Fulham goal vs Manchester United

Nigeria international, Calvin Bassey has been recognized by BBC for his outstanding performance during Fulham’s 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

After 1,456 minutes without a goal since joining the Cottagers, the Super Eagles star opened his goal account when it mattered the most, netting in the 65th minute to inspire the Londoners to their first win at Old Trafford since 2003.

Selecting his Team of the Week, BBC pundit, Garth Crooks was impressed by Bassey and couldn’t help but appreciate his performance.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa have contributed two players each to the Team of the Week, while Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham United have one representative each.

In a 3-4-3 formation graphics shared on Bassey’s IG stories, the Fulham defender starts as the right-sided central defender with Arsenal star Gabriel deployed to the left, and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in the centre of defence.

Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), John Stones (Man City), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Leon Bailey (Aston Villa), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), and Phil Foden (Man City) completed the list with Fulham manager Marco Silva in charge.

 “This was an impressive team performance by the Cottagers with Bassey and Tosin Adarabioyo back in the starting line-up and could have played this match in stocking feet.

“Nigeria international Bassey’s goal was a nice finish to an excellent personal performance,” Crooks wrote in his decision backup note.