In the 30th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City played against Leicester. However, in this match, the central defender of the Uzbekistan national team Abdukadir Khusanov was not included in the roster. This situation caused various disputes among fans.
The game against Iran and fatigue factors
In the match against the Iranian national team as part of the 2026 World Cup regional qualifying tournament, Khusanov did not perform very well. He was also substituted after the first half in the FA Cup match against Bournemouth. This raised questions about whether there was a decline in his game or whether this was a result of fatigue.
According to the well-known journalist Simon Baykowski, Husanov's absence from the match against Leicester is not due to injury. On the contrary, Josep Guardiola has given the young defender the opportunity to have a good rest. After the difficult away matches of the World Cup qualifiers, this is a good opportunity for Husanov.
Expert opinion: Husanov has a bright future
Football experts say that Abdukodyr Husanov has a bright future at Manchester City. In particular, the famous scout Cenk Cetin noted the following about his strengths and the moments when he became noticeable on the international stage:
- Husanov played in four matches at the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Argentina. He showed himself to be a physically strong, fast and agile player who did not leave his opponents a chance in aerial duels.
- In the quarter-final against Israel, he showed his ability to position himself, win the ball and hold off opposing attackers in one-on-ones.
- Having gained experience at Manchester City and overcome language barriers, Khusanov could become an important figure in Guardiola's team.
Central Asian football and Khusanov's influence
Cenk Çetin also highlighted the rapid development of football in Central Asia and the increasing competitiveness of the region's transfer market. In his opinion, young talents like Khusanov will play an important role in paving the way for top European clubs.
A talent bought for 50 million euros
As a reminder, Abdukodyr Khusanov was transferred to Manchester City from French club Lens on January 20, 2025 for a total of 50 million euros (40 million euros in transfer fee + 10 million euros in bonuses). His contract runs until the summer of 2029. Over the years, he is expected to become one of the most important defenders in Guardiola's team. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”
Ctrl
Enter
Did you find a Mistake?
Highlight the phrase and press Ctrl+EnterRelated News
