08:12 / 23.09.2025

Manchester City captain Abduqodir Husanov commented on his injury

Manchester City's new captain, Bernardo Silva, criticized the schedule for his team in the English Premier League, pointing to the worsening physical condition of the players and the associated increased risk of injury. These criticisms of the Portuguese star are perceived as serious objections not only to his team but also to all the football teams and their coaches.

Silva noted that after Manchester City's match against Arsenal, the club had a very complex schedule and very short vacation periods. According to him, Premier League clubs must prepare under the same conditions before important matches, especially in very important matches.

"One of the most important matches of the championship cannot be played in this way. This is unfair. Before the biggest games of the season, it is necessary to create equal conditions for the teams. The opponent rested five days before the game, and we were given two and a half. This cannot be done before such meetings. Even before the match, I felt that I wasn't in the optimal position," said Bernardo Silva.

According to him, in the match between Arsenal and Manchester City, City departed for an important match at the Emirates Stadium only 66 hours after the Champions League match against Napoli. Meanwhile, Arsenal, in turn, played the Europa League match two days before City's match against Napoli. Based on a specific assumption, this often significantly worsens the physical condition of teams, and this can cause problems during the game.

Bernardo Silva, in addition, drew attention to cases related to injuries. He cites an example of Abdukodir Khusanov's injury, which indicates that active players should rest moderately before matches or be kept completely from previous matches.

"People who haven't played football at a high level themselves don't understand the importance of participating in such a match at all. You need to play in your best physical condition. We all saw how Husanov was injured. In such games, you have to fight with all your might.

It's crucial to make wise decisions when organizing matches like Arsenal vs. Manchester City, Manchester City vs. Liverpool, and Arsenal vs. Liverpool. In such matches, the players must be in the same physical condition. Otherwise, justice will not be ensured. We are trying to convey this to the football management, but they are not listening to us, and nothing is changing," Silva said.

He appealed to the football management in his objections, but noted that their opinion still hasn't changed.

At the same time, the Arsenal vs. Manchester City match, many believe, will play a decisive role due to the unfair schedule. Furthermore, this situation indicates the need for careful work in organizing the most important Premier League matches.