Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Abdukodir Khusanov's performance and professional demeanor. This time, the Spanish coach emphasized not only the movements on the field but also the player's character.
Guardiola said he also read the reviews from the press and fans. And the praise there is not without reason: Khusanov is truly at a high level. According to the coach, the team has no objections to him - both in the last match and in the previous one, he played confidently, steadily, and disciplinedly. City's headquarters are satisfied with all of this.
"I read the press, how they praise Khusanov. They are right! It is at a very high level. We have no objections to him. He performed brilliantly in both the last and the previous game. We are very pleased," the Spanish coach said.
Interestingly, Guardiola also highlighted Khusanov for his behavior during difficult times. Despite not playing for almost a month after the match against Arsenal, he behaved very well both in training and in the locker room. The coach emphasized that this very aspect reveals who a player is: patience, discipline, and the right position in the team environment.
"You should have seen how he behaved during training and in the locker room, especially despite not appearing for a month after the match against Arsenal. That's what defines Khusanov," said Guardiola.
Guardiola added that this maturity was not accidental. According to him, Khusanov was greatly influenced by his parents' upbringing, the foundation of football he acquired in Uzbekistan, and then the months spent in France. After that, he moved directly to the Premier League club with the most stringent requirements - Manchester City. This is a big leap, a difficult change. But at this stage, Khusanov didn't make a "noise": he listened, learned, adapted.
The Spanish specialist emphasizes another important point: Khusanov's physical fitness is very high. This is a decisive factor for a central defender - endurance in duels, speed, position, stability over 90 minutes. Guardiola believes that Abduqodir can play for City for many years as a central defender and remain at the highest level.
"Of course, his physical condition is very good. He played for Manchester City for many years as a central defender and at the highest level. What level will it reach? It depends only on him, not on anyone else," the Spanish coach explained.
In the end, the coach said the most correct thing: how high Khusanov will reach - it depends only on him. And now the signal is clear: Guardiola sees him, believes in him, and values him. For fans, this is not just praise, but a sign of the beginning of a great journey.
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