Another historic day is beginning for football fans. Today, June 18, England’s leading club — “Manchester City” — will start their campaign in the Club World Cup. The “Citizens,” who are in Group “G,” will face Morocco’s “Wydad” in their first match. The game kicks off at 21:00.
At the pre-match press conference, Pep Guardiola answered journalists’ questions. The Spanish coach emphasized that the atmosphere in the team at the start of the season is very positive:
“This is the beginning of the season. We have new players, and they have great potential. They are adapting well to our team. Every footballer will get an opportunity during the season. Some will play more, some less — but everyone will be involved,” said Guardiola.
Of course, the main question that interests the Uzbek football community is this: will Abdukodir Khusanov be on the field today?
A proud reality for Uzbek football — at present, Abdukodir Khusanov is officially the most expensive Asian footballer in “Manchester City.” His first steps at a big club, his physical and technical development, are also in Pep Guardiola’s focus. Will today’s match mean he is trusted? We will know in the 90-minute clash.
It should be noted that “Wydad” is one of Morocco’s famous clubs, known for their physical strength and disciplined play. This will be a good test for “Manchester City.” Despite having stars like Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, and Rodri in the squad, Guardiola is preparing his team seriously and not underestimating the opponent.
As stated at the press conference, “everyone plays,” which further increases the possibility of Khusanov’s debut.
In short, today’s match could be an important day not only for “City,” but also for the history of Uzbek football. Will we see Khusanov, who represents our national pride, on the big stage? The answer is at 21:00. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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