Return of confidence at Manchester City: Abdukodir at the start
In the next round of the UEFA Champions League, Man City will host Bayer Leverkusen. This match is of particular importance for football fans of Uzbekistan - Abdukodir Khusanov was also in the starting lineup in this round of the Champions League.
Khusanov, who has been consistently playing in central defense for Pep Guardiola's team for several rounds, will also start today's game. In the lineup presented by Sofascore, he plays side by side with Stones and Ake in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
City's starting lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Trafford
- Defense: Khusanov, Stones (k), Ake, Ait-Nuri
- Midfielder: Lewis, Nico Gonzalez, Reinders, Bobb, Savino
- Attack: Marmush
Notably, Erlin Holland is on the bench today. Savino and Marmush create dynamics in the attack, while Khusanov performs the task of shooting in the center and building the game in the first stage.
Bayer Leverkusen starting lineup:
The Leverkusen club also put their strongest squad into the game:
- Flekken, Kuansa, Bade, Tillman, Schick, Pocu, Grimaldo (c), Garcia, Maza, Cofane, Belosian.
Bayer Leverkusen is expected to increase pressure in attack through Schick and Poku. City's defense could handle this pressure, and Khusanov could become one of today's main tests.
Pre-game expectations
Despite a series of rotations in City's squad, the team remains the favorite. Nevertheless, Bayer Leverkusen's high-speed football style is a serious test for the defenders - especially for Khusanov, who plays in the center.
So far, in the pre-match ratings, Khusanov's forecast score has been estimated at 6.90, which indicates that he is expected to play strongly and reliably.
Another big opportunity for Abdukodir
Playing regularly in the main squad of the Champions League is a huge achievement for a young Uzbek defender. Today's game could further strengthen his position.
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