In the 26th round of the Premier League, Manchester City hosted Fulham at home and demonstrated a confident game, achieving a major victory with a score of 3:0. The City team kept the pace high in this match, effectively used the opportunities and delighted their fans.
This match was interesting for us in another way: the defender of the Uzbek national team Abdukоdir Khusanov started the game as a substitute. Head coach Josep Guardiola put our compatriot on the field in the 60th minute instead of Matuas Nunes. For the rest of the time, Khusanov behaved confidently, tried to maintain order in the defense, did not lose his position and performed his duties quite clearly.
Khusanov's performance did not go unnoticed by statistical platforms. For example, SofaScore rated the Uzbek defender 6.9 points. FotMob gave him 6.7 points. The Flashscore platform also rated Khusanov 6.8 points. These ratings, of course, are not "ideal", but they show one thing: when he came on the field, the team's play did not break down, and confidence was maintained in the defense.
It is not easy to quickly adapt to the pace of the game, especially in such games, coming off the bench. Because the opponent is looking for the next goal, and you need to be both cool and quick at the same time. Khusanov, however, did not lose his composure and played calmly - this is one of the most important signals for a coach like Guardiola.
For your information, Manchester City will play their next match against Newcastle in the Premier League. The competition and pressure in that match may be even higher. Therefore, for Khusanov, every minute is an opportunity to consolidate his position, every appearance is an opportunity to raise his confidence to another level. And the fans know: a player who is patient will one day get his chance in a big game.
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