Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has voiced his criticism of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey following a pivotal moment in Fulham’s match against Brentford in the Premier League.
During the encounter at Craven Cottage on Sunday, November 4, Bassey made a significant error that directly contributed to Brentford’s opening goal, scored by Vitaly Janelt. This mistake came at a crucial time in the match and put Fulham at a disadvantage early on.
Fortunately for Bassey and Fulham, his teammate Harry Wilson stepped up to turn the tide. Wilson showcased his skills by scoring a late brace, ultimately leading Fulham to a 2-1 victory, thus saving the team from potential defeat.
In a post-match analysis on the Premier League Productions programme, Owen said, “Nobody was closing him [Vitaly Janelt] down, which was a crucial oversight. Bassey arguably initiated the problem with a poor touch that allowed him to gain possession. He found that little bit of space and managed to…