Former Liverpool man, Jamie Redknapp has reacted to the bodily battle that occurred between Tremendous Eagles’ Calvin Bassey and Arsenal striker, Viktor Gyokeres throughout Fulham’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in a Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
Bassey was launched late within the sport with simply eight minutes of regular time remaining to interchange Jorge Cuenca.
The Nigeria worldwide made a right away impression on the again within the sport, holding off the Sweden striker.
He recorded 4 clearances, a tally bettered solely by Gabriel Magalhães (9), Jorge Cuenca (8) and Timothy Castagne (5).
Redknapp was impressed with the depth of the duel between Bassey and Gyokeres.
“He (Gyokeres) goes to open up areas as a result of he’ll occupy defenders,” Jamie Redknapp mentioned on Sky Sports activities.
“You possibly can see there have been a great couple of battles there with Jorge Cuenca after which Bassey when he got here on.
“He’ll add one thing to the staff. He wants targets or assists as a result of that then shuts all people up.”
Bassey was Fulham’s Participant of the Season for 2024–25.
