Abdukadir Khusanov: A new leader in Manchester City's defense?

Abdukadir Khusanov's quick adaptation to English football and his rapid transformation into a key player for Manchester City came as a surprise to many. The young defender, who moved from the French Championship to the Premier League on January 20, quickly found his place in the most complex and fast-paced championship in world football.

Successful debut of the young defender

Abdukadir's first match on English fields took place in the match against Chelsea. From the third minute, he began to show himself confidently and demonstrated a solid defense. In subsequent matches, he continues to earn the trust of Josep Guardiola with his determination and disciplined defense.

What did Guardiola say about Khusanov?

Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola has spoken several times about the young defender's contribution to the team:

- "Khusanov's impact on the team is great. We can't ask him for too much. He's holding the defense tight, he's focusing on the game, it's a very good situation," Guardiola said.

Analysts praise Abdukadir

Experts from the Cityxtra.co.uk portal see Husanov as the new leader of the team. One of the experts, Freddy Pay, has this to say about Abdukadir:

- Despite Manchester City losing 0-1 away to their main rivals Nottingham Forest in the Premier League match and dropping from fourth place in the standings, Abdukadir Khusanov, who played at a high level in the competition, received another round of praise from his coach.

In fact, Manchester City had the upper hand in this match. They controlled the City team for most of the game, but could not find a way to score. The opponent scored the winning goal in the last ten minutes thanks to Callum Hodgson-Odoi's efforts.

Abdukadir Khusanov was responsible for ensuring the stability of the defensive line in the match, and the Uzbek player did it with his decisive actions. He is becoming a favorite of Manchester City fans around the world with his courageous defensive play.

What tests await Husanov in the future?

Abdukadir has impressed everyone with his high-level play, playing against strong teams such as Newcastle, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Tottenham. He is currently filling the gap left by injuries in the Manchester City defense. In such conditions, experts guarantee that he will be in the starting lineup until the end of the season.

- Taking into account the situation with injuries in the Manchester City defense, Abdukadir Khusanov is guaranteed to be an important and permanent player in the starting lineup until the end of this season. Perhaps this situation will continue next season, - concluded Freddie Pay, an expert from the cityxtra.co.uk portal.

Manchester City may not be able to defend their title this season. However, Abdukadir Khusanov's consistent performance and quick adaptation show that his future is bright. Guardiola has great confidence in him and it is clear that he is becoming an important part of the team. This is a proud moment for Uzbek fans and Khusanov's path in European football is only just beginning. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”