Salisu Shines Earns Spot in Champions League Team of the Week
Ghanaian centre-back Mohammed Salisu has earned a coveted place in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week following a commanding display in Monaco’s narrow but crucial win over Galatasaray on Tuesday night.
The Ligue 1 side edged the Turkish champions 1-0 at the Stade Louis-II in their sixth group-stage encounter, with Folarin Balogun settling the contest in the 68th minute. His strike ultimately secured all three points for the hosts in a fiercely contested tie.
Salisu stood out as one of Monaco’s most influential performers, anchoring the defence with composure and authority. His disciplined reading of the game proved vital, particularly in shutting down Galatasaray’s attacking threat. The Ghanaian international kept Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen quiet throughout the clash, limiting his opportunities and neutralising his presence in the final third.
His exceptional showing not only contributed to Monaco’s clean sheet but also earned him well-deserved recognition from UEFA’s technical panel, who named him among the standout performers of the week.
