Another piece of good news for Uzbek football was recorded in the English League Cup semi-final. “Manchester City” defender Abduqodir Husanov was named to SofaScore’s Team of the Semi-final. This recognition is no coincidence — against “Newcastle” (2:0) he was one of the most consistent and reliable players on the pitch.
In that match, Husanov excelled at stopping the opponent’s attacks, positioning, and winning duels. As a result, the portal’s experts rated him 8.1 — a very high score for a semi-final stage. The rating reflects not only defensive solidity, but also his game reading and contribution to the team’s structure.
SofaScore’s Team of the Semi-final featured standout performers across different positions. In attack, Alejandro Garnacho (9.2), Viktor Gyökeres (7.3) and Rayan Cherki (7.7) were included. In midfield, Declan Rice (7.5), Martin Zubimendi (7.6) and Enzo Fernández (7.4) provided stability. In the back four, Lewis Hall (7.5), Jorrel Hato (7.3), Abduqodir Husanov (8.1) and Ben White (7.2) were noted. In goal, James Trafford (7.4) was selected as the most reliable option.
Husanov’s name on this list is especially pleasing. He has been recognized not only at club level, but across the entire tournament. Such a rating at the semi-final stage is a major vote of confidence and a strong signal for the future. In short, Husanov is proving himself with actions, not words. Now the key is to carry this consistency into the final.
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