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Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has received praise from Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for his impressive header against Manchester United.
Bassey was thrilled that his team defeated Ruben Amorim's side in a penalty shootout, 4-3, after his outstanding performance.
The Nigerian, a towering presence in Fulham's defence, scored a goal near the end of the first half, playing a crucial role in their unexpected FA Cup victory at Old Trafford.
The defeat means that Man United's chances of an automatic qualification get slimmer, putting pressure on Amorim.
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09:52 - 03.03.2025
Bassey calls out FA Cup for MOTM snub vs. Man United — They praised my display but forgot the award
Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey wants his hardware after the Emirates FA Cup acknowledged his fantastic performance against Man United but forgot the award at Old Trafford.
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23:56 - 02.03.2025
A poacher - Bassey reflects on second career goal against Manchester United
The Fulham defender was pleased with his instinctive strike at Old Trafford in the Cottagers’ fifth-round success.
Bassey receives praise
Shearer commended Calvin Bassey's defensive awareness and positioning following his goal against the Red Devils.
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According to the Mirror, he said, “That sums Manchester United up. They lose two headers with what I would say was a pretty simple ball to deal with.
“Having said that, the movement of the Fulham players in and around the 18 yard box was excellent. You see they [Manchester United] are slow to react. You have to be bright, you have to be quicker to react.
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“Man Utd players aren’t quick but Fulham are, Bassey in particular. He guides it into the corner. I’ve just said how poor Man Utd have been defending corners, that sums them up.”
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards also echoed Shearer’s thoughts, saying, “We talk about concentration, he’s left with loads of space. I think it’s Muniz who gets the first header, but when you’re marking zonally you still have to open up the body.
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“Everyone is looking at the ball. Look at young [Leny] Yoro – I know he’s only young but you’ve got to get on the half-turn. He [Bassey] gets in behind him and then [Noussair] Mazraoui’s too late to react.
“If he stays in that space, Yoro, maybe he gets his header away, but just when you need to concentrate for those vital moments.”
Marco Silva's Fulham side secured a spot in the FA Cup quarterfinal and will now face Crystal Palace.
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