At a time when Manchester City's defense shortage is intensifying, Abdukodir Khusanov is becoming a true support for Pep Guardiola. A tight schedule, short breaks between matches, a simultaneous run in the EPL, the national cup, and the Carabao Cup - in such conditions, every steady player is worth gold. Our 21-year-old legionnaire has been making a significant contribution to the "Citizens'" positive results during this period.
In particular, his strong defensive stance alongside young footballer Max Allen, who returned from a loan spell at Watford, has earned particular recognition from fans and experts. Mutual understanding between the two young defenders, positioning, clearing the ball, and making the right decisions in dangerous situations became crucial factors for City.
Therefore, opinions about Khusanov have also increased on the club's official social media pages. It can be seen that fans praise his actions and associate the silence in the defense with Abdukodir:
Reggie Khule:
Khusanov is proving in practice that he is truly a strong defender.
Nasco Lkp:
Abdukodir Khusanov is showing a real master class in defense.
Ola Taiwo:
Khusanov is doing everything he can. Previously, I didn't look much at defense, but now I understand that victory begins with defense.
Katlego Gift:
Even if Dias and Guardiol return to the center, Khusanov needs to be fully entrusted with the right wing.
Skeem Molete:
I think Khusanov is even stronger than Ruben Dias.
Joel Ugochukwu Okenwa:
Khusanov is currently the best defender in the world. He has speed, takes the ball cleanly.
Ik Parry:
Even with the return of the big defenders, Khusanov deserves to play more.
Emerald Sage Emrys:
Khusanov is a machine that covers up mistakes!
Clever Mosses:
If Khusanov is on the field, there's no worry.
King Abdul:
Khusanov won Guardiola's heart.
Connor Rigby:
We, the fans, are shocked by Khusanov and Allein's performance!
Tochukwu Elias:
We are calm about the defense. I wouldn't believe if someone said "Khusanov and Allein will replace Dias and Guardiol." But in reality, it was so.
Tinashe to John:
Khusanov defends well, and his teammate controls the ball well.
Kevinho Mosquito:
Max and Abdukodir are fantastic. They are the youngest defender duo in the world.
Ian Raine:
Two central defenders are great. One is 20, the other is 21. They understand each other wonderfully. Is this the future of City?
Tendai Smokeh:
Khusanov became a real support for the team.
Syllah Mako:
So far, it has become apparent that Khusanov and Allen are missing from City's defense.
Traore Lajo:
Khusanov has become the best player for me.
In short, at a time when "City" had more problems, the Khusanov-Allein pair became as necessary as air for the team. Now the most interesting thing is that even when big names return to the ranks, it's hard to think Guardiola will see these two young defenders as "reserve options." Because where there is trust, there is also a place.
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