Mohammed Salisu joins Reece James and Ronaldo in Premier League Team of the Week

Mohammed Salisu joins Reece James and Ronaldo in Premier League Team of the Week

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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  • Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu has been named in Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Week
  • The Southampton player is joined by Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Reece James of Chelsea
  • Salisu impressed as the Saints traveled to beat Watford at the Vicarage Road

Ghanaian defender, Mohammed Salisu has been named in Alan Shearer's English Premier League team of the week after inspiring Southampton to a 1-0 win at Watford.

The Southampton center-back was terrifically solid in the heart of defence, stopping any threat from the Hornets at the Vicarage Road.

The Premier League's official Twitter handle announced the team of the week with the Ghanaian lined up in a three man defence with Manchester United's Raphael Varane and Arsenal's Gabriel.

Mohammed Salisu, Ronaldo and Reece James playing for their clubs. SOURCE: Twitter/ @SouthamptonFC @ChelseaFC @ManUtd
Mohammed Salisu joins Reece James and Ronaldo in Premier League Team of the Week. SOURCE: Twitter/ @SouthamptonFC @ChelseaFC @ManUtd
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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was picked as goalkeeper of the week following his incredible display against Leicester City, keeping a clean sheet.

Reece James, who netted twice for Chelsea over the weekend against Newcastle United plays the right wing position with Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell occupying the left-wing role.

In the middle are Declan Rice and Conor Galagher of West Ham and Crystal Palace respectively.

An the attack is spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo supported by Burnley's Maxwell Cornet and Leonardo Trossard of Brighton.

Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhutl was impressed with the Ghanaian and his defense partners for keeping a clean sheet against Watford.

“It was a very important win for us. We spoke about the importance of the following weeks after a tough beginning of the season and it seems that we are getting stronger, the guys are getting better, and defensively a fourth clean sheet of the season is a very positive signal for everybody," he told the club's official website.

Mohammed Salisu tells his story from the sand pitches of Ghana to the St Mary's

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that, Ghana defender, Mohammed Salisu, has spoken about how his journey started from playing on sand pitches without boots to reaching the Premier League.

The 22-year-old is enjoying a break through campaign in the English Premier League, having become an integral member of the Southampton backline.

In a video feature by Southampton, the former Real Valladolid player opened up on his fast rising career from the streets of Nsawam to Spain and now England.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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