Is the FC Porto full-back paying the price for his reported desire to leave the Portuguese giants during the offseason?
A case could be made that Zaidu Sanusi of FC Porto was Nigeria’s breakout star last season.
He came from nowhere to replace Alex Telles as the domestic giants’ first-choice left-back, established himself in the Super Eagles, and excelled for the Dragons during their run in the Champions League.
He looked comfortable up against some of Europe’s finest full-backs, and particularly impressed in the first leg against Chelsea—where Porto’s run eventually came to an end.
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Sanusi settled quickly in the more vertical approach espoused by Porto coach Sergio Conceicao, holding his own in defence, and making an impact going forward.