Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov made his first appearance for Manchester City after the injury and helped his team achieve a convincing 3-1 victory over Swansea in the round of 16 of the English League Cup. Husanov played confidently for 64 minutes and was later substituted.
City secured a spot in the quarter-finals. Swansea started the game bravely, opening the scoring in the 12th minute.
Gonzalo Franco's accurate shot from the penalty area crossed into the right corner of Trafford. Following this, the Citizens took full possession of the ball.
Cherki struck the post, and the score equalized in the 39th minute. Doku broke into the penalty area, shot, and the ball ricocheted off Bergess into the net - 1:1.
In the second half, City put the opponent under intense pressure. Abdukodir Khusanov, who was unable to play for several weeks due to injury, played reliably in defense and timely insured his teammates.
In the 63rd minute, Guardiola replaced him with John Stones, which was done to protect the player from overload during his recovery. City's pressure paid off: in the 77th minute, Marmus placed the ball under the goalpost after Cherki's pass - 1:2.
And in the 90th minute, all questions were put to an end. Cherki, receiving a pass from Guardiol, received the ball in the center of the penalty area and accurately directed it into the right lower corner of the goal - 1:3.
The Swansea defenders simply watched the French player score the third goal. Manchester City deservedly won, securing their place in the quarter-finals.
English League Cup. 1/8 finals. October 29
Swansea - Manchester City 1:3
Goals: Franco (12') - Doku (39'), Marmusch (77'), Scherky (90+4').
Swansea: Fisher, Kay, Casey, Burgess, Samuels-Smith (Cullen, 83'), Timon, Inussa (Ronald, 60'), Francoo (Fulton, 69'), Galbraith, Widell (Benson, 69'), Ida (Vipotnik, 60').
Manchester City: Trafford, Lewis, Khusanov (John Stones, 63'), Ake, Ait-Nuri (Guardiol, 63'), Nico, Mukasa (Foden, 63'), Bob, Cherki, Marmusch, Doku.
Guardiola's team showed confident play after control, depth of lineup, and the return of several players. For Abdukodir Khusanov, this match was a long-awaited return.
The Uzbek defender played confidently in his segment and returned to the rhythm of the game.
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