A crucial match awaits Manchester City ahead of the ninth round of the English Premier League - Pep Guardiola's side will play away against Aston Villa on October 26th at 7:00 PM. At a press conference held before the clash, the Spanish coach spoke about the team's condition and the recovery of some players from injuries.
During a conversation with journalists, Guardiola also commented on Uzbek footballer Abdukodir Khusanov. According to him, the defender may return to the squad soon, but he is not yet ready for the game.
"The guys who couldn't participate in the game against Villarreal aren't fully ready yet. Abdukodir is among them. I think he's in the final stages of recovery, but he's not ready to take the field yet. He was injured in a very important and delicate part of his body," Guardiola said at a press conference.
This information was also interesting for Uzbek fans, as Khusanov hasn't played for City for the past month. He last appeared in a match against Arsenal in September, where he played half a half and then left the field due to injury.
Due to Abdukodir Khusanov's injury, he missed the last six matches of "Manchester City." Guardiola, meanwhile, had to undergo various defensive experiments during this period - testing players like Rico Lewis and Mateusz Nunes in their new positions.
It's worth noting that Manchester City currently sits second in the Premier League table, only three points behind leaders Arsenal. The match against Aston Villa will be of great importance for the team not only in terms of points but also in terms of psychological superiority.
Abdukodir Khusanov's return to the squad will undoubtedly be an important step for the team. Due to his speed and ability to feel the position, he plays a key role in Guardiola's defensive system. Therefore, the specialist pays special attention to his recovery from the injury.
Manchester United fans are hoping to see Husanov back on the pitch in the coming weeks. The Spanish coach emphasized that the medical team has created all the necessary conditions to accelerate the player's recovery process.
Thus, although Khusanov will not be able to participate in the important match against Aston Villa, he remains an important link in Guardiola's plans. His return to the squad in the upcoming matches is expected to strengthen Manchester City's defense.
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