An episode involving Abdukodir Khusanov in the 60th minute of the Liverpool vs. Manchester City match, part of the 25th round of the English Premier League, remains a hot topic of discussion. That moment at Anfield had a profound impact not only on the fate of the match but also on the fans' mood.
One of the most widely read publications in Great Britain - The Sun - also expressed its opinion. In a commentary detailing the game, the publication highlighted the 21-year-old central defender of the Uzbekistan national team.
The most interesting thing is that the journalists, playing with words, called Khusanov "Khus control" - that is, "Controller Husanov." They emphasized that Abdukodir played very confidently in defense, "read" situations in advance, and kept a lot under control.
Indeed, while Khusanov was on the field, Liverpool's dangerous forwards like Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Hugo Ekitike struggled to find their way into City's net. No matter how hard they tried, there were many moments when the defensive line was "locked."
The most dramatic moment of the game occurred in the 60th minute. Khusanov, who managed to stop Gakpo's movement towards the goal, was caught between two players: on one side was the opposing striker Gakpo, and on the other side was City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Dutch forward hit Abdukodir in the back, while the Italian goalkeeper's knee touched Khusanov's face, causing a very heavy blow.
As a result of the impact, medical workers immediately rushed to the square. It is said that Khusanov, despite the injury, showed character and expressed his readiness to continue the game to head coach Josep Guardiola. However, the medical staff, prioritizing the player's health, did not allow him to return to the field.
Abdukodir's desire to help the team also impressed the well-known journalist Geronimo Morgans. Analyzing the match, he specifically highlighted this aspect - the 21-year-old defender's desire to continue the game without backing down, even if he gets injured.
"Khusanov was injured, but he still wanted to continue playing. He wanted to help the team. Abdukodir Khusanov, you are a warrior for me, brother. Pride of Uzbekistan. Iron Man."
So far, no official statement has been released regarding Khusanov's health. At the same time, several sources, citing insider information, report that the defender is in good shape and may participate in upcoming matches.
In short, there was an episode in "Anfield," and all of Europe watched, wondering "Who is Khusanov?" Now, the most important thing is that health is in place, and the "Khus control" mode on the field continues.
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