Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola recently delighted fans with the expected news - Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who has been recovering from his injury for over a month, may soon return to the team.
The Spanish specialist emphasized that the 21-year-old defender is expected to join the final stage of recovery and the general group training in the coming weeks. However, it will take some time for him to reach the level of playing in official matches again.
Khusanov suffered a serious leg injury on September 21st in a match against Arsenal. It was initially said that he would miss only three games, but the injury turned out to be unexpectedly more severe. Therefore, the young defender remained in deep wound healing mode.
Following Guardiola's statement, millions of Manchester City fans worldwide began active discussions on social media. Most of them are sending sincere wishes to Khusanov.
Kenyan fan Philip Mutua wrote:
"Get better quickly, Abdukodir! We miss your moves on the field."
Nigerian fan Ayomid Samson commented:
"Khusanov is like iron in defense. I believe that when he recovers completely, he will return even stronger."
Frenchman Marcel Aiguille Effendjo added:
"Khusanov is the team's spiritual leader. His presence increases confidence on the field."
Some even offered the following advice:
"Until Khusanov recovers, let Guardiola focus on Denzel Dumfries or Michael Olise," wrote Vizzi Blink.
Others highlighted the gap in the team's defense in his absence.
"Khusanov's absence was immediately noticeable. When he is on the field, the team feels different," said Viktor Chibuyeze.
Guardiola himself, answering journalists' questions, said:
"I think he is close to returning, but not yet fully ready. He was injured in a very fragile part of his body. But he is a warrior, he will return."
The fans feel the same way - the "good news about Khusanov" became a real hope and divine inspiration for them. The team faced problems in several games without him, and now all eyes are eagerly awaiting his return to the field.
There's no doubt that the atmosphere at Etixad will be special again on the day Abdukodir Khusanov returns to the field.
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