What can be said about Abbasbek Fayzullaev's position and prospects in CSKA?

The last two years have been a turning point and a huge experience in the football career of Abbasbek Fayzullaev. The 21-year-old talented striker is not only trying to adapt to a new team, a new environment and a new championship, but also shouldering the responsibility of the national and Olympic teams.

This stage was the beginning of a completely new life for Fayzullaev, who moved from Pakhtakor to the famous Russian club CSKA in August 2023. Abbas, who first started playing abroad as a legionnaire, quickly began to show himself on the fields of the Premier League, despite his young age.

Debut season - a combination of challenges and achievements

His debut season was full of successes. For CSKA, he played 39 matches in all competitions, scored 3 goals and made 8 assists. With these results, the team won the bronze medal in the Russian Championship, as well as the national cup. These figures serve as a great experience for the young player and a strong basis for self-improvement.

Fayzullaev's participation in the national team also deserves special attention. He has shown himself on an international scale through his performances for the youth and Olympic teams. In particular, his brilliant participation in the Asian Cup and his contribution to securing a place in the Olympic Games clearly demonstrated his level. Abbas's hard work should also be noted in the success of our national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round.

Decline in CSKA and its reasons

At the same time, due to the tactical approach used towards him in CSKA this season, Abbas's game has shown a certain decline. The new Serbian head coach has changed the team's general style, as a result of which the role assigned to Fayzullaev has also taken on a new look.

Former CSKA player Valery Masalitin notes that Abbas used to feel comfortable as a player who moved freely on the left wing and had complete creative freedom in attack. However, according to the new scheme, he was moved to the center of the field and is required to constantly press, return and help the defense. This does not fully correspond to Fayzullaev's physique and physical capabilities.

Masalitin says:
“Fayzullaev is a very passionate, competitive player. He is always on the move and can find himself on the field. It is absolutely wrong to talk about getting rid of him or renting him out. On the contrary, Abbas should not be lost. He still has a lot to show,” the expert says.

The right position for Fayzullaev is complete freedom

Abbas's creativity, speed and skill with the ball are his main advantages. If he is given the opportunity to move freely on the field, he will undoubtedly cause serious problems for the opponent's defenses. His experience and experience in serious games are invaluable for both CSKA and the Uzbek national team.

In short, Abbasbek Fayzullaev is a player who can still be useful in his current situation. It would be rash to assess him as "lost" in the wrong position or scheme. He is an important figure with great potential for both CSKA and Uzbek football.

His future is still ahead. It is through such tests that a player will hone his skills, gain experience and build a solid foundation for reaching the highest levels.

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