Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey seeks redemption tonight as Fulham face Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup fourth round. This follows a challenging Premier League performance where he topped the error chart after Fulham’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
Costly Errors Against Newcastle
The Nigerian international committed two critical mistakes that directly led to Newcastle’s goals. First, Jacob Murphy dispossessed him near Fulham’s box before scoring. Later, Bassey’s misplaced midfield pass initiated the move for Bruno Guimarães’ winner.
Football statistics site WhoScored confirmed these were the most costly errors in a single Premier League match this season. Bassey now shares the league’s top spot for errors leading to goals with three other players.
Pundit Criticism and Manager Support
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney described Bassey’s first error as “really, really poor” on BBC’s Final Score. He noted the defender’s hesitation proved costly against Murphy’s speed.
Fulham manager Marco Silva publicly backed his player. “Mistakes are part of football,” Silva stated. “Calvin knows what went wrong but responded well afterward. We focus on doing the basics right under pressure.”
EFL Cup Redemption Chance
Bassey is expected to start in tonight’s 20:45 GMT clash at Adams Park. Fulham aim to advance to the EFL Cup quarterfinals against League One side Wycombe Wanderers. This match presents an opportunity for the Nigerian defender to rebuild confidence after his Premier League struggles.
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