Calvin Bassey Reflects on Ajax Challenges and Fulham Revival

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Calvin Bassey has opened up about the tactical demands that made his spell at Ajax difficult after leaving Rangers in 2022. He admits adjusting to the Eredivisie’s positional play—where full-backs act like midfielders—was a “world away” from the sidelines role he knew in British football. Since joining Fulham in 2023, Bassey has thrived. He has made 29 league appearances, scored a memorable winner at Old Trafford, and become a key player. Bassey says familiarity with English football has helped him settle quickly. He believes younger players at Ajax need extra time to adapt to the club’s complex system.

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