Calvin Bassey: Super Eagles Star Reacts After Wardrobe Malfunction During Premier League Match
- Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey has reacted after suffering a wardrobe malfunction during a match
- Bassey’s shorts went down multiple times during Fulham's 1-1 opening day draw against Brighton
- Fulham manager Marco Silva has asked Bassey to improve a key part of his game even though he ticks most boxes
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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has reacted after suffering a persistent wardrobe malfunction during the opening day of the Premier League season.
Bassey was expectedly named in the starting line-up and completed the 90 minutes during Fulham's 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion.
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As noted by Football Insider, he put up a brilliant performance in defence playing at left-back, but his shift went under the radar because of his big shorts constantly going way below the belt line.
Bassey reacts after wardrobe malfunction
Fans questioned the defender about how he can play with such, which they deem uncomfortable to run around with for 90 minutes of action.
The Nigerian defender has responded with a cheeky five-word tweet about the incident, telling his fans that the shorts would go up henceforth, and his comment again drew reactions from the fans.
@louiseEdaba wrote:
"Very good, it is very distracting with your mind as you play. I hope your socks are nicely fitted to your feet. Keep up your excellent form and game."
@Heidi_mumofboys wrote:
“I was front row at that game, and they were falling down in the first half, then again in the second half. If it wasn’t on purpose, he would have dealt with it at half time!”
@allmyown4026 wrote:
I'm surprised there hasn't been a sponsorship offers from boxer companies, or even a belt company, 🤣 But either way, hell of a player
@Zenver wrote:
“If I own a boxer brand, I will make him my ambassador and make sure those shorts are always down 😅 this is good marketing.”
@VaideJr wrote:
“When you play like that, nobody cares where your shorts are. Player of the season for a reason 🐐”
Marco Silva urged Bassey to improve
Fulham manager Marco Silva is a big fan of Bassey, describing him as a defender who ticks all the boxes and can play at the highest level, but he needs improvement in a key area.
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“I know him very well. As I've said many times already since he joined us after a really difficult season at Ajax after the Rangers spell, we really believe in him,” he told Sky Sports.
"He has to improve his aerial duels, all the other things he has really. He's quick, strong... the duels - he has to be more concentrated and focused in all the moments of the game to make the other step.”
The Italy-born defender has been one of the Premier League’s best defenders since arriving in the league in 2023.
Ola Aina explains wearing baggy shorts
Legit.ng previously reported that Ola Aina explained why he wears baggy shorts after he and fellow Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey were accused of sagging.
The Nottingham Forest defender claimed he wears his big shorts low for comfort while playing because of his big thighs, and not for the reason claimed by fans.
Source: Legit.ng
