In the 21st round of the English Premier League, Manchester City hosted Brighton at home and drew 1-1. The result was disappointing, but there's a fact that lifted the fans' spirits after the match: Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov started and played confidently for the entire 90 minutes.
In this match, Khusanov looked quite solid in the "citizens'" defensive center. He effectively fought against Brighton's dangerous attackers, putting everything together like a puzzle - speed, strength, and the right choice of position. Most importantly, he was able to "read" the situation: where to approach, where to insure, where to release the ball into the safe zone - everything was done with his characteristic composure.
After this match, the club itself also highlighted the defender. In a comment on the official "City" page, it was noted that Khusanov played "very reliably and thoroughly" in the center, skillfully combining speed and physical strength, extinguishing the opponent's sharp attacks.
"Abdukodir Khusanov played very well and reliably in the Manchester City defense center. The defender skillfully combined speed and strength, playing very effectively against the dangerous Brighton striker," City's official website reported.
Moreover, he was included in the list of the best players of the match - this is a special signal for the fans: the young man is not just playing, he is finding his place in the real competition.
For information, Pep Guardiola's team currently sits in 2nd place in the tournament table with 43 points. So, the championship race for City is still intense, and for Khusanov, every such game is an opportunity to strengthen his name on the big stage.
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