Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has called on his teammates to remain fully focused ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, insisting the Seagulls possess enough quality to punish any lapse in concentration.
Softfootball gathered that the Nigeria international expects another difficult contest despite Fulham’s recent positive run of results. Marco Silva’s side are aiming to strengthen their position in the league, but Bassey believes success will depend on maintaining discipline from the first whistle to the last.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, the centre-back acknowledged Brighton’s attacking threat and stressed the importance of sticking to Fulham’s game plan. He said:
We know how good they are and what they can do. We have to stay focused, work hard and make sure we’re ready for the challenge.
Bassey has established himself as a key figure in Fulham’s defence this season with a series of composed performances. His consistency has helped the Cottagers remain competitive against some of the Premier League’s strongest sides.
With both clubs chasing important points, Bassey believes Fulham must combine confidence with concentration if they are to secure another positive result at the weekend.
