Antonio Nusa Sets Bundesliga Record as Leipzig End Away Curse
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- Antonio Nusa menjadi pemain pertama yang mengoleksi 10 gol dan assist di Bundesliga musim ini.
- Aksi Nusa membawa RB Leipzig meraih kemenangan tandang perdana sekaligus menembus empat besar.
- Dengan performa impresif, Nusa berpeluang besar tampil menonjol saat Leipzig menjamu Manchester City di Liga Champions.
Antonio Nusa wrote a new piece of history in the Bundesliga. The Norwegian winger became the first player to reach ten goal contributions (goals plus assists) this season after leading RB Leipzig to a 2-0 win over Schalke on matchday 8.
In the match at the Veltins-Arena, Nusa scored from the penalty spot in the 37th minute and provided the assist for Rômulo's goal. The win not only ended Leipzig's poor away run but also lifted Martín Demichelis's side into the top four of the provisional standings.
For Nusa, this achievement is the fruit of his hard work. The 21-year-old player said he keeps training and believes in his ability. "I train a lot. I believe in myself, but this is only the first step," he told Bundesliga.
The coach's full trust has been key to Nusa's development. Demichelis even called him one of the best wingers in Europe at the moment. "In my opinion, he is one of the best wingers in Europe right now. He is difficult to stop," said the Argentine coach.
Nusa's consistency is a blessing for Leipzig, who are fighting to compete at the top. After struggling to break down opponents' defenses, they now have a figure who is always present and delivering real contributions. Nusa's flexibility and composure in making decisions in the opponent's defensive area make him hard to contain.
Next, Leipzig face a tough test by hosting Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday (if the schedule does not change). Nusa is expected to continue his fine form, especially given his impressive record at the Red Bull Arena. After that, Augsburg will be the next visitors in the Bundesliga, a chance for Nusa to add to his assist tally that currently leads the league alongside other players.
The question is, can Nusa maintain his consistency and take Leipzig further, both in domestic and European competition? Indonesian football fans should keep an eye on this young player's development, given that many young European talents serve as inspiration for local players. Hopefully Nusa's achievement will motivate Indonesia's younger generation to keep excelling on the international stage.
