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Project Bassey over, Ajax Boss confirms
Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder says the versatile Calvin Bassey is extra suited as a Centre again.
Bassey, 22, has performed in a number of roles since his senior crew debut at Rangers.
He featured largely as Heart again final season for Giovanni van Bronckhorst, however has additionally been deployed as a left-back or LCB in a three-man defence.
The Leicester Metropolis academy graduate may also play as a wingback, however Schreuder believes the Nigerian is most efficient as a CB.
Ajax spent £16.8m for Bassey following the departure of Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United.
The younger Nigerian has since settled into his new surroundings and is forming a formidable partnership with Jurrien Timber within the coronary heart of the protection.
The duo have stored two clear sheets in as many video games – in opposition to Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht.
Talking on the position of Bassey within the crew, Schreuder identified that the participant will proceed to play in the identical place as he did at Rangers.
“With Rangers he performed 12-14 video games [as a CB]. He can do properly there and has a very good cross, however the areas have been tight.
“It comes all the way down to precision and recognizing the moments. We may’ve gone extra via Daley. Nonetheless enchancment wanted, nevertheless it’s regular,” He mentioned.
Bassey has made three appearances for Ajax Amsterdam because the begin of the season.
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