In the 27th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City hosted Newcastle at home and won 2-1. Our compatriot Abdukodir Khusanov also played in this important match - he came on as a substitute for Ruben Dias at the beginning of the second half.
It is said that Khusanov's entry into the field at a time when every minute is worth gold for Guardiola's players was not just a substitution, but a precisely calculated tactical decision. Sources covering City have also highlighted Pep Guardiola's move as a strategic decision.
The defender didn't lose his composure in the remaining minutes: position selection, getting on the ball, determination in opposition - everything was in "reliable mode." As a result, the team held the game until the end and scored a very important 3 points.
A number of statistical portals positively assessed our compatriot's performance. In particular, the SofaScore publication gave Khusanov 7 points - this is not a bad indicator for the central defender, especially since he joined the game later, but rather a signal that he "cleanly performed his duties."
For information, in the next round, City will play away against Leeds. The match will take place on February 28. Now the most interesting thing is - will Khusanov maintain this confidence and make the most of the opportunity in the next match?
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