GoalkeeperEDOUARD MENDY (Chelsea/Senegal)The Blues keeper did concede two goals but was more than decent against the Spurs. Saved several clear-cut chances (Kane, Son, Sessegnon).That save was spectacular (© Clive Mason/Getty Images)DefenceKALIDOU KOULIBALY (Chelsea/Senegal)What a debut for this extraordinary sweeper at Stamford Bridge! The Senegalese captain hit a tremendous volley for the opener. Afterwards, did his job on the expected lever. Deserves a pat on the back.Kalidou Koulibaly goal yesterday 💙 pic.twitter.com/rDlBG2bVFH— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) August 15, 2022 ISSIAGA SYLLA (Toulouse/Guinea)Sylla’s Toulouse made a serious statement beating Troyes away 3-0, and the Guinean left-back danced by the sideline. Perfect in defence, inspired in offence, the 28-year-old had shown what he’s capable of.HAMARI TRAORE (Rennes/Mali)Rennes’ captain provided his side with stability on the right. Managed to get a hold of both Golovin and Ben Yedder, keeping them away from the action in the final third.Hamari Traore … short term but would be lots of fun. Amazing player.— 🇪🇹 Eskender Tamrat ⚽️ (@eskeFussball) August 12, 2022 MidfieldASHRAF HAKIMI (PSG/Morocco)One of the best among the Saints in a 5-2 landslide victory against Montpellier. His pass accuracy of 94% (48 out of 51) speaks for itself. Won many ground and aerial duels.1of1 pic.twitter.com/gYAfCAOScm— Achraf Hakimi (@AchrafHakimi) August 6, 2022 ANDRE-FRANK ZAMBO ANGUISSA (Napoli/Cameroon)Napoli was ruthless just as PSG, trashing Verona 5-2, with Anguissa’s remarkable output. Turned midfield into his own playground, passing and feeding his forwards with accurate passes.CHEIKH DOUCOURE (Crystal Palace/Mali)Vieira sent him on a die-hard mission at Anfield, and not only had he survived, but Doucoure demonstrated some second-to-none skills. Liverpool midfielders just couldn’t get their hands on him.Doucoure looks like he’s played Premier League football for 10 years.Absolute Rolls-Royce.#CPFC pic.twitter.com/SVAPOoClpn— CPFC HQ (@CPFCHQ) August 15, 2022 THOMAS PARTEY (Arsenal/Ghana)That was one outstanding performance coming from the experienced Ghanian Gunner. Just like the majority of his teammates, Partey showed what he’s made of in the second Arsenal victory in a row.AttackSADIO MANE (Bayern Munich/Senegal)The former Liverpool star scored two against Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena, but both were disallowed after the VAR check. Still, has plenty of reasons to smile for his excellent performance.Sadio Mane will never miss those two opportunities Nunez missed😂😂 pic.twitter.com/WfR8oPpwEj— Alashack (@alado_meshack) August 15, 2022 ASSAN CEESAY (Lecce/Gambia)Gambian striker enjoyed a wonderful Serie A debut, scoring his team’s only goal in a 2-1 home loss to Inter. Proved he’s capable of delivering some quality stuff in the Italian top flight.#LecceInter #SerieATIM GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL IL PRIMO IN SERIA A !!!!!!!!! 1 A 1 ASSAN CEESAY !!!!!!! #avantilecce #onoraquestamaglia #salentoterramagica pic.twitter.com/s3uFImzezW— U.S. Lecce (@OfficialUSLecce) August 13, 2022 TAIWO AWONIYI (Nottingham Forest/Nigeria)Never got a proper chance at Liverpool, but his patience finally paid off this weekend as Awoniyi scored the Tricky Trees’ first Premier League goal since 1999. He’s now a legitimate part of the two-time European champion’s history.
