7 Bundesliga games. 3 goals. 5 assists. The youngest player among the Bundesliga’s biggest goalscorers. At the top of the assists throne – above Harry Kane. For the RB Leipzig coach, there is no doubt about the potential of the Norwegian 21-year-old, but also the level of what Nusa already delivers – which few in Europe can match.
Okay, we’re probably a bit coloured by having Nusa in the Norwegian national team, but with a total of 8 goals/assists in the Bundesliga, Nusa only have Michael Olise and Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane ahead of them (9 each). The 21-year-old is on fire!
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Head coach Martin Demichelis tries to keep expectations for Nusa at a realistic level, but can’t help but smack the label “one of the best in Europe:
“I think Antonio has taken another step forward. I’m very happy for him. In my opinion, he’s one of the best wingers in Europe right now. But I don’t want to praise him too much, I just hope he continues to play the way he has,” the RB Leipzig coach said earlier this month.
RB Leipzig were unable to stop Real Madrid’s attacking machinery in the Champions League (4-1 loss), but one thing that stuck with the world’s biggest club was how Nusa harassed Real Madrid’s captain and right-back Federico Valverde in the first half. This is the player Jose Mourinho described as one of the very best in the world.
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Here’s a little detail that sums up what’s already living in 21-year-old Antonio Nusa:
