Guardiola made an important statement about Abdukodir Khusanov at Manchester City!

In the final round of the English Premier League, Manchester City hosted Fulham at home and ended the intense match with a victory. Goals from Ilkay Gündoğan and Erling Haaland gave the Citizens a confident 2–0 win.

At the post-match press conference, journalists asked the club’s head coach Pep Guardiola about Jack Grealish’s absence from the squad. The coach responded sharply and openly, giving a detailed explanation of the team’s internal environment and his decisions. He also shared warm words about certain players, including our fellow countryman, Abdukodir Khusanov.

"Your questions about Jack Grealish surprise me. When did I ever say I was unhappy with him?! That doesn’t reflect reality at all," said the Spanish manager firmly.

Guardiola then noted that due to the large number of players in the team, it becomes difficult to make selections. He emphasized that he treats all players — including Jack — equally.

"Take Rico Lewis, for example. He’s one of my favorite players in the squad, but today he wasn’t selected. James McAtee performed excellently against Aston Villa and Wolves, but he’s not on the list today either. Yet you only talk about Jack. I have no personal issues with any of my players. I treat them all the same," Guardiola explained.

Especially noteworthy for Uzbek fans was Guardiola’s mention of Abdukodir Khusanov. "Jack Grealish is as important to me as Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Roque, James McAtee, and other players who didn’t play today. I care about them equally," added the experienced coach.

Undoubtedly, this statement could serve as great motivation for Abdukodir. Hearing his name mentioned by the head coach of the world-famous Manchester City shows confidence in his future potential.

It should be noted that after concluding the Premier League season, Manchester City is now preparing for the next major tournament — the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place from June 15 to July 13. The team aims to achieve high results in this prestigious event as well.

In conclusion, Guardiola’s comments once again showed the team’s unity and the deep mutual trust between players. For fans hoping to see young talents like Abdukodir Khusanov succeed on big stages, this is an important and encouraging sign. Recognition from a manager of this caliber is a powerful motivator and a gateway to future success.