Stars in Europe - Norway - Keyplayer - Antonio Nusa in Leipzig
The Details
Antonio Nusa is the first player in the German Bundesliga this season to reach ten goal involvements. After matchday 8, the 21-year-old has four goals and six assists, with his six assists also putting him joint top of the league. That is already more than his entire output in either of his first two seasons in Leipzig.
The Schalke Show
Nusa produced a goal and an assist in RB Leipzig's 2:0 win away at newly promoted Schalke on 31 October, the club's first away points of the Bundesliga season. He stepped up and scored his first penalty of his senior penalty. "It was something special to score a penalty in a stadium like this," he said, adding he was "especially happy for the team." Head coach Martín Demichelis was full of praise: "It's difficult to defend against him. He's in excellent form at the moment and is really making the difference."
The Next Tests
RB Leipzig host Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, then welcome Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with Nusa chasing more assists.
The Closer
Ten goal involvements, and a coach who cannot stop praising him. Nusa is delivering.
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