What does the future hold for Abduqodir Husainov at Manchester City?

Abduqodir Husainov, the central defender of the Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City Football Club, has recently become a widely discussed topic among football fans and the media. Foreign publications are also consistently covering the situation and future of the Uzbek player at the English giant. One such outlet – the website onefootball.com – published an article dedicated to Husainov’s case. We present this material to you.

Abduqodir Husainov, who transferred from the French club Lens to Manchester City in January, earned the trust of head coach Pep Guardiola from the very beginning. He quickly demonstrated his high potential and proved that he deserved to play in the main squad of the "Citizens". However, in recent matches, the young defender has not been seen on the field. This situation has raised various questions.

According to the publication, the main reason for Husainov’s presence on the bench is the intense competition that has developed in the defensive line. Pep Guardiola has formed a very strong center-back pairing of Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. Additionally, Nico O’Reilly, who has been playing reliably as a left-back, is preventing the Uzbek player from returning to the starting eleven.

At the same time, Husainov has not lost his opportunities. Since January, he has appeared in a total of nine matches and has attracted the attention of experts with his speed, physical strength, and defensive skills. Moreover, under Guardiola’s system, Husainov has significantly improved his ball-handling abilities — one of the key factors that led to his signing by Manchester City in the first place.

Nevertheless, for now, Pep Guardiola, who wants to preserve the formula that ensures success throughout the season, is reluctant to make changes, which is why Abduqodir remains on the bench. However, it must be noted that his future in the team looks bright. The Uzbek defender has just turned 21, and he still has many opportunities ahead to showcase his talent.

Onefootball.com notes that Manchester City has not forgotten about Husainov. Pep Guardiola has simply found another solution to the team’s current needs. The Uzbek player has a real chance to return to the main squad next season and, possibly, this opportunity may arise as early as in the Club World Cup, which will be held in Japan.

Abduqodir Husainov continues to believe in himself. Great challenges and a bright future await him. His time, undoubtedly, lies ahead. In this regard, the Manchester City management and head coach Pep Guardiola are also of the same opinion.

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