"Manchester City" vs. "Al-Hilal": heated debate around the starting lineups

Before the Club World Cup play-off stage, the world of football is experiencing great interest and debate. Under the leadership of Josep Guardiola, "Manchester City" will have a crucial clash against Saudi "Al-Hilal". Not only English, but the whole world of football is watching this match.

Before the battle, several well-known publications have announced their predicted lineups. Among fans, the biggest question is—will Khusanov start in the main squad or not? It should be noted that some sites believe he will be in the starting lineup, while others think the coach will opt for different options.

"Sports Mole"'s predicted lineup has Ederson in goal, in defense—Nunez, Khusanov, Gvardiol, in midfield—O’Riley, Nico, Gundogan, Cherki, and in attack—Foden, Doku, and Haaland. In this variant, Khusanov may be on the field as a main player.

"Sports Illustrated" lists Dias and Gvardiol as key defenders, as well as Ait-Nouri in the main squad. Overall, Foden, Doku, and Haaland are as usual in the attacking center. Likewise, "The Sporting News" chose a defense of Nunez, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri, trusting Rodri and Reijnders in the midfield.

In the version of "Last Word on Sports", the lineup is a bit different: Ederson, Khusanov, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Reijnders, Silva, Marmoush, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Khusanov’s name is also on this list.

In the predicted lineup of "Playing for 90", the defense is Nunez, Dias, Ait-Nouri, Gvardiol, in midfield—Silva and Cherki, and in attack—Doku, Haaland, and Savinho.

Analysts emphasize that before such big matches, coaches can change their tactical plans even at the last minute. This makes information about the lineups even more interesting and full of intrigue. The team’s fans are hoping that Khusanov will get on the field and leave a good impression.

Let us remind you, this important match will start at 06:00 Tashkent time. The result of this encounter will be important not only for both clubs but for the entire tournament.

In short, Manchester City’s main lineup and preparation for the match have become a constant topic of discussion in the football community. According to several publications, Khusanov is given a great opportunity. This match is expected to become a memorable event for the fans. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!