Antonio Nusa
LeipzigLW
Wide Forward
Apr 17, 2005 (21)
Right
6'0"
161 lb
Fires two shots in Senegal fixture
Nusa registered two shots (zero on goal), one interception and one clearance and created one scoring chance in Monday's 3-2 victory over Senegal.
Analysis: Nusa notched his first attempts and key pass in the competition, but he didn't have any crosses after uncorcking three versus Iran. He has yet to be properly unleashed in the World Cup, and he had to work hard to contain Krepin Diatta on the wing in this one, limiting his offensive output. He was replaced by Andreas Schjelderup in the final portion of the game like in the opener.
Dangerous runner from wide areas
Antonio Nusa recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against Iraq.
Analysis: Nusa was kept without a shot or chance created over the course of the game, largely a consequence of being stationed very wide, but he was a constant threat whenever he received possession, relying on his dribbling to try to find a way past Iraq's compact defensive block. He managed two successful dribbles and was fouled twice for his efforts, finishing with three crosses and one tackle defensively.
Joins Norway for World Cup
Nusa is set to start on the left of the attack for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Nusa is entering his first World Cup as a major young piece for Norway, set to serve as an important attacker from the flanks. The 21-year-old has started to break onto the scene in the past two league seasons, leading to his inclusion in Norway's roster, recording four goals and three assists in his 31 appearances (24 starts) with Leipzig. He will now have to contend with Erling Haaland in the attack, although the focus on the Manchester City forward could leave Nusa a bit more open. With Norway's main way of staying in the tournament being to score, Nusa could be a decent shout for a couple of goal contributions before Norway's exit.
Goal, assist in win
Nusa scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.
Analysis: Nusa did everything during Saturday's win, he scored and assisted and nearly had another goal contribution. Leipzig were brilliant throughout the match and Nusa was dangerous off the wing every time he got the ball. Frankfurt have been leaky at the back, but even with that in mind this was still an excellent showing by Nusa.
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