Husanov Triumphs at City: Experts Evaluate the Uzbek Player

In the English League Cup quarterfinals, Manchester City hosted Brentford and secured a confident victory. Goals by Rayan Cherki and Savio earned the "Citizens" a 2-0 success and a spot in the tournament's semifinals.

In this match, head coach Pep Guardiola rotated the squad, providing opportunities to players who often remain on the bench. Uzbek player Abduqodir Husanov started the match in the main lineup and played the full 90 minutes. Although the Uzbek defender received a yellow card in the 16th minute for a foul, his overall performance was positively assessed by experts.

Player ratings for Manchester City

Experts from the esteemed publication cityxtra.co.uk analyzed the performances of the team's players as follows:

Goalkeeper and defense

• James Trafford — 6.5: A reliable performance all around. His precise passing and three crucial saves ensured one of City’s calmest games.
• Rico Lewis — 6.5: While not particularly outstanding, he demonstrated consistency. He fulfilled his defensive and midfield roles with discipline.
• Abduqodir Husanov — 7: The Uzbek defender, returning to the starting lineup, showed some early nervousness but displayed his full capabilities in the second half. His fortune lay in avoiding a red card in the 16th minute, but he played faultlessly afterward.
• Nathan Aké — 6: Could have prevented the error that preceded Husanov’s yellow card incident. Maintained solid performance after that.
• Nico O’Reilly — 7: Another brilliant game from the 20-year-old talent. In 66 minutes, he led in touches and proved to be a key figure for the team.

Midfield and attack

• Nico González — 7: Dominant in midfield. With 56 successful passes in 66 minutes, he was the most active player on the pitch.
• Tijjani Reijnders — 6.5: The Dutch player made a confident debut in City's jersey, providing an assist.
• Rayan Cherki — 8: The hero of the match! His dribbling skills and constant threat to Brentford’s defense were commendable. His goal was a true masterpiece.
• Savio — 7.5: The Brazilian’s brightest performance this season. With 4 shots and 7 successful dribbles, he was a significant force in the attack.
• Mukasa — 5.5: Played upfront but could not make a significant impact. This was a learning experience for him.
• Oscar Bobb — 5: Played only 17 minutes due to injury. His early exit was unfortunate.

Substitutes

• Phil Foden — 6.5: Played at his usual level, narrowly missing a goal due to the goalkeeper's skill.
• Matheus Nunes — 6: Helped maintain control of the game.
• Bernardo Silva — 6: Assumed the captaincy in the final 25 minutes, adding a calming presence.
• Joško Gvardiol — 6: Was solid in defense, securing the left flank.

Manchester City will now face Newcastle United in the tournament's semifinals. Fans are hopeful to see Abduqodir Husanov in the starting lineup for this match as well.

Shuhrat Razzakov

Editor of «ZAMIN.UZ»