In the 26th round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated Fulham and won another important victory. In this match, our compatriot Abdukadir Khusanov was brought on from the bench in the 60th minute and for the remaining 30 minutes he was able to show himself as a very organized and reliable defender.
It is not always necessary for a player to “catch the eye” when he enters the field. Especially for guys playing in defense, the greatest compliment is a flawless game, reading the situation correctly and not losing the ball. Khusanov scored a plus in this regard: he played for 30 minutes, did not allow dangerous situations, held the position and, most importantly, did not lose the ball at all.
His overall performance in the game is as follows: he spent 30 minutes on the field, no goals or assists. He did not score, did not create chances - this is normal, because he came on the field to strengthen the defense. As for his passes, 11 of 14 passes were accurate - 79 percent. The fact that he made 4 defensive moves also shows that he did not "leave the game", but, on the contrary, was in the situation.
In attack, he chose more simple and reliable decisions. He had the ball 25 times, and there was no contact in the opponent's penalty area. But there is an important point: 2 of 2 long passes were accurate - 100 percent. This means that he used the ball not for a simple “kick and get rid of”, but to deliver it to the right place. Another strong signal is the loss of the ball 0. For the defender, this is not a “like”, it is more like a “season pass”.
The numbers in defense are also quite clear: 2 tackles, 1 clearance, 1 interception, 1 recovery. There were no blocks, but this is not always necessary - sometimes the right position works even more powerfully than a block. The most interesting thing: 0 cases of trickery. So, he did not lose in “one-on-one”.
Khusanov also showed himself well in single combat: duels on the ground 2/2 - 100 percent. There were no aerial fights (0/0). He did not commit a foul, nor was he fouled - 0/0. This means that there is no excessive passion or unnecessary risk in his game, and his actions are controlled.
The conclusion is simple: these 30 minutes were not worked for "statistics", but for confidence. Khusanov did not break the situation when he came on the field, but on the contrary, he maintained stability in defense. The most important thing now is to increase these reliable performances. Because there is one rule in the Premier League: whoever plays without mistakes and consistently gets more time. And Abdukadir is now following this path - slowly, but firmly.
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