Michael Owen Slams Calvin Bassey After Crucial Mistake In Fulham’s Victory

Michael Owen Slams Calvin Bassey After Crucial Mistake In Fulham’s Victory

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has criticized Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey following a critical moment in Fulham’s Premier League match against Brentford. During the game at Craven Cottage on November 4, Bassey made a significant mistake that led to Brentford’s first goal, scored by Vitaly Janelt. This error occurred at a pivotal moment and left Fulham at an early disadvantage…CONTINUE READING

Fortunately for Bassey and Fulham, his teammate Harry Wilson rose to the occasion, scoring twice late in the game to secure a 2-1 victory, averting a possible defeat.

In a post-match analysis on the Premier League Productions show, Owen remarked, “Nobody was closing him [Vitaly Janelt] down, which was a crucial oversight. Bassey arguably started the issue with a poor touch that allowed him to take possession. He found some space and was able to shoot from outside the box, a scenario some managers encourage their players to capitalize on.”

It’s worth noting that Calvin Bassey joined Fulham from Ajax on July 28, 2023, for a transfer fee of €22.50 million. Since then, he has made 42 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal.