Uzbekistan national team central defender Abdukodir Khusanov was substituted in the 85th minute of the match against Brighton in the 3rd round of the English Premier League. Subsequent medical examinations confirmed the presence of damage to the muscles of his left leg.
After consulting with doctors and specialists, it was decided not to call up Husanov to the national team matches. For this reason, the young defender will not participate in the international tournament "CAFA Nations Cup 2025." This competition is considered an important stage in the preparation of Uzbekistani footballers for the 2026 World Cup.
English football analysts have assessed Husanov's injury as a significant loss for Manchester City. Because in the upcoming Manchester derby of the fourth round, the opponent - "Manchester United" will mainly rely on defense and act through counterattacks. In such a situation, Husanov's speed, fighting spirit, and ability to understand the situation on the field are of great importance.
City specialists are also working to bring the Uzbek player back to the squad as soon as possible. In particular, the return of John Stones from the England national team due to injury was an additional challenge for Pep Guardiola.
According to Manchester Evening News correspondent Tyrone Marshall, Husanov's complete recovery will take at least two weeks. Meanwhile, a short break in the Premier League for FIFA dates provided a great opportunity for the "Citizens."
- Now all hope is connected with Abdukodir Husanov's return to the ranks before the Manchester derby. There's high confidence that the young defender will return to the field after two weeks of rest and treatment," the Somosfanaticos.fans website reported.
According to the latest information from England, Husanov's recovery is progressing rapidly. He will soon begin individual training, after which he is expected to join the general group training and prepare for the match against Manchester United. This is good news for Uzbek football fans.
As a reminder, the Manchester City vs. Manchester United match, part of the 4th round of the English Premier League, kicks off on September 14th at 8:30 PM Tashkent time.
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