What happened to Abdukodir Khusanov? Why is Guardiola not playing the Uzbek footballer?

The fate of talented Uzbek footballer Abdukodir Khusanov at Manchester City has sparked various questions and speculations among football fans over the past month. After making an impressive start under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, the player has not appeared in the starting lineup since March. This situation has raised questions not only among Uzbek supporters but also among millions of Manchester City fans around the world.

Khusanov last played on March 30 in the FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth. In the second half of that match, he was substituted by teammate Nico O’Reilly. Since then, our compatriot has completely lost his place in the starting eleven.

Commenting on the situation, Pep Guardiola explained that the internal competition is very strong and that Nico O’Reilly is currently performing effectively on the left flank. He also mentioned that Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, who has moved to center-back, have shown flawless performances, which influenced his decision.

Specialists and experts have shared their own views regarding the reasons behind Abdukodir Khusanov’s absence from the field.

In particular, ManchesterCity.news journalist Darren Looney published several expert and source opinions on the matter.

Dion Dublin:
“Life at Manchester City is clearly not easy for Abdukodir Khusanov. He’s putting all his efforts into adapting to a new environment and a new league. He’s developed a good relationship with his teammate, Brazilian Vitor Reis, and that friendship is helping him integrate into the team faster. We hope that next season, Khusanov will show his true potential and delight the fans.”

Daily Mail:
“One of the reasons cited for Khusanov’s absence from the squad is a lack of training in his final months at Lens. This was due to the winter break in the French league and his absence from team training during the pre-transfer period. In addition, Nico O’Reilly is performing brilliantly on the left flank, and Guardiola, having opted for a back-four focused on results, has excluded Khusanov from the lineup. Now, he faces the task of proving himself again for the upcoming season.”

Roy Keane:
“Such challenges are common in the careers of footballers. Abdukodir Khusanov is a talented and promising player. I believe his career will get back on track after this difficult stage.”

According to experts, Guardiola is focused on results during the decisive phase of the season, which is why he is avoiding changes to the main lineup. This presents Khusanov with a valuable opportunity to build his confidence, improve his English skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the coach’s tactical expectations.

Manchester City management considers Khusanov to be a rare talent and has confidence in his future at the club. A positive change in the current situation is believed to be only a matter of time.

Zamin.uz editorial team wishes our compatriot Abdukodir Khusanov strength to overcome these challenges and hopes to see him display his best football again.

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