In the 25th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, played away against Liverpool and secured a resounding 2-1 victory thanks to a comeback. The match was held at a high tempo, in a fierce struggle, and in a spirit where every mistake costs dearly.
This clash was particularly significant for Uzbek fans in another aspect: our compatriot Abdukodir Khusanov started the game and played for 61 minutes. However, in the second half, he was injured and substituted. It is known that precautionary measures have been taken regarding Husanov's condition - health is paramount at such times.
At the same time, the statistics also show that Khusanov showed reliable and continuous play during his time on the field. He moved with the ball very calmly, made almost no mistakes in passes, and did the necessary work in defense.
Below are the main figures of our representative in the match:
Overall indicators
- Time on the pitch: 61 minutes
- Accurate passes: 22/24 (92%)
- Created opportunities: 0
- Shot: 1
- Points: 0
Offensive actions
- Ball touches: 30
- Straight long passes: 1/1 (100%)
- Loss of ball: 0
These numbers are a very important signal for a defender: he played safely, didn't lose the ball for nothing, and was able to be a "reliable link" in team building.
Defense work
- Clearances: 1
- Cutting passes: 2
- Recapture: 3
This is exactly what a defender needs: not losing position, stopping dangerous passes, helping in the struggle for second balls. Khusanov's two passes and three recoveries demonstrate his good gameplay.
Duels
- Duels on the ground: 0/1 (0%)
- Air Duels: 0/1 (0%)
- The rule was violated against him: 0
- Falsehoots: 0
The numbers in the duels section are not high, as it is noticeable that it has been beneficial mainly in positional play, by correct positioning and closing the passing paths. Most importantly - they didn't make fortunes, didn't commit unnecessary violations.
In conclusion, although Khusanov was substituted due to injury, he performed his duties orderly and confidently for 61 minutes. Now, the most important thing is that his condition improves quickly and he returns to the field in the upcoming matches. Because in matches of this level, a "reliable defender" is worth gold for the team.
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