A successful fourth round of fixtures in the UEFA Nations League which saw 26 games come to the light except for Russia – Albania which was cancelled, the Team of the Week for Round 4 has been selected courtesy of sofa score statistics.
Goalkeeper
Jonas Omlin (Switzerland)
Guiding the goal post, Omlin was a real nightmare to Portugal on all accounts, stopping 8 shot attempts 5 quick stops and a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory.
Defenders
Kaan Ayhan (Turkey)
A great cracker from the Sassuolo defender earned him the spot in this week’s team. Ayhan was actively involved less in the center-back as Lithuania barely makes through the center of the pitch, however, his goal gave his side the momentum of victory.
Nathan Collins (Ireland)
A tough clash, Nathan challenged Ukraine with a cracker settling the scores to a 1-1 draw.
Zach Muscat (Malta)
With several scoring set-ups, Zach’s brilliant lone finish settled the difference between his side and San Marino earning him a place in this week’s team.
Midfielders
Stuart Armstrong (Scotland)
Involved in his side 3 goals [2 goals and an assist], the Southampton star attacking qualities was a touch of magic on Armenia’s defence hence being recognized this week.
Miralem Pjanic (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Sighted 77 minutes, Pjanic performance felt like a lifetime – the passes, touches and switching from the center to the attacking phase were top-notch leading to a goal and setting up Edin Dzeko’s first goal.
Hakan Calhanoglu (Turkey)
A goal, 120 touches, 7 key passes, 91% accurate passes, 7 shots on goal and 5-won ground duels – the Inter Milan midfielder statistics could not be overlooked.
Cengiz Under (Turkey)
Rediscovered form with Marseille leading to a permanent deal from AS Roma this summer, the 24-year-old attacker against Lithuania was sensational as he took the flanks by storm cutting through the box easily, winning 2 penalties and ended up assisting.
Forwards
Stefan Mugosa (Montenegro)
All (odds) against them, Mugosa place his side an edge over Romania with a stunning hat-trick record, keeping up the chase on the top spot by a point.
Edin Dzeko (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Turning the score-line in favour of his side was such a deal-breaker. His brace settled the scores 3-2 at the expense of Finland, placing them at the top spot and earning him the striking spot this week.
Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
The firing in the eyes of the PSV star against Wales was amazing. His confidence level and ability to work with the ball without losing possession were very pleasing. His one-goal contribution was very helpful in his side’s 3-2 victory.
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