Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji suffered a serious injury during the Champions League match against Real Madrid (2:3) and may be out for the rest of the season.
This opens a huge opportunity for Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who now has a real chance to establish himself in Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup.
A New Opportunity for Khusanov
In the Champions League Round of 16, City lost 2:3 to Real Madrid. At the start of the second half, Akanji was forced off with an injury, and Rico Lewis replaced him in the 46th minute.
Now, FPL MCFC reports that the injury is serious, and Akanji might not return until the 2025/26 season.
For City, this is a big blow, but for Khusanov, it’s a golden chance. Akanji was his main competitor, and now the young Uzbek may get more playing time.
Following the loss, City fans called for Khusanov to be brought back into the squad, as he remained on the bench for the match against Madrid. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”
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