Fans express discontent towards Guardiola for not playing Abdukodir Khusanov

Every season in European football is full of new sensations, especially when it comes to top clubs. Recently, Manchester City’s early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup in the new format surprised many, reports mancitynews.com.

Under Guardiola’s leadership, the “Citizens” went through the group stage as expected, without losses. But in the very first round of the playoffs, they lost to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal and dropped out of the tournament. This result, especially since the team was considered one of the main favorites, led to intense discussions among fans and experts.

Currently, one of the main topics worrying fans is the fate of central defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Amidst growing competition in the team, Pep Guardiola’s lack of trust and insufficient playing time for Khusanov has caused criticism and dissatisfaction among fans. Also, Manchester City’s defensive failures have increased questions about whether keeping Khusanov on the bench is justified.

In a special analysis, mancitynews.com and David Tully focused on recent events:
“Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has hardly appeared on the field lately. He last showed himself in the FA Cup match against Bournemouth. At the Club World Cup, he only played against Al-Ain on the right flank, but even in that game, he was not fully trusted.”

The expert also highlighted fans’ opinions. On Twitter and social media, comments like: “Khusanov is the future of the team,” “Guardiola should give him more opportunities,” “He’s faster than Dias,” “Hope he’s not on the bench again next season,” have become frequent.

Abdukodir Khusanov, a 21-year-old central defender, joined Manchester City from Lens in January and played nine matches in all competitions in a short time. Especially his performances against Tottenham, Real, Newcastle, and Liverpool were highly rated by experts. In February, he was recognized as the team’s best player.

However, since April, Guardiola has not trusted him — Khusanov played only 61 minutes against Al-Ain and hasn’t appeared on the field since. That’s why among Manchester City fans, hopes are growing that he won’t remain a substitute next season.

Experts emphasize that keeping such a young, fast, and versatile defender on the bench benefits neither the club nor the player. Especially when the team is having defensive problems, it’s important to use the available talent.

In conclusion: Abdukodir Khusanov could become a key player for Manchester City in the long run. Whether Guardiola trusts him next season or not will affect not only the defensive line, but also the whole team’s future. Fans are waiting for clarity on this issue in the coming weeks. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!