The actions of our central defender Abdukodir Khusanov in the quarter-final of the English League Cup against "Brentford" attracted the attention of experts not only for the refereeing conflict, but also for his high technical skills.
Below are our player's preliminary and analytical statistics for this match.
Game performance (over 90 minutes)
Abdukodir Khusanov actively participated in Pep Guardiola's system not only as a defender but also as an initiator of attacks.
| Indicator | Amount / Efficiency |
| On the field | 90 minutes |
| Transmission Accuracy | 92% (85/92) |
| Long gears | 6 (4 accurate) |
| Tackles | 4 |
| Clearances | 6 |
| Win in aerial wrestling | 3/4 (75%) |
| Recoveries | 7 |
| Warning | Warning |
Technical and tactical analysis
1. Mental stability: after the controversial situation in the 16th minute, Khusanov did not lose his composure. Despite being shown a yellow card, he played cautiously but sharply for the remaining 74 minutes. This shows his mental preparation at the level of Manchester City.
2. Positional game: Nathan Ake's speed in the process of covering up his mistake proved that his reaction was high. During the game, he recorded one of the team's best results in interceptions.
3. Working with the ball: Guardiola's main requirement for defenders is to control the ball with composure. Khusanov made accurate short and medium-range passes under pressure, ensuring his team's transition to the attacking phase.
Summary and next step
After this match, British publications especially noted Khusanov's combination of "coldness and physical strength." Had it not been for the scandalous situation, he would most likely have been nominated for the Player of the Match award.
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