Kazakh journalist Olzhas Baibosin visited England and met with Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays for Manchester City. This dialogue once again demonstrated not only the warm relations between the two peoples, but also the closeness that is being formed through football.
The journalist posted photos and videos with Khusanov during the UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid on his Instagram page. It shows the Uzbek defender gifting the guest a T-shirt with his signature. This small but sincere gesture also aroused great interest among fans.
Baybosin emphasized that Husanov is a very simple and humble person not only on the field but also in life. According to him, organizing the match was easy - the player agreed without any unnecessary formalities. The words of Khusanov's father, Hikmat aka, "Kazakhs and Uzbeks are fraternal peoples," left a strong impression on the journalist.
- Abdukodir is a symbol of simplicity and modesty! When we came to Manchester and asked for an opportunity to meet and talk, he said "good."
Many thanks to Abdukodir's father, Hikmat aka, who said: "Olzhas, don't worry, we Kazakhs and Uzbeks are brothers, we need to support each other." "Do you have a ticket?" he asked, which was very sincere," the journalist wrote on his Instagram page.
Another important aspect of the match is Khusanov's high level of play. Although Manchester City lost the match, the defender played confidently in his position. This is also recognized by international experts.
In particular, Kazakhstani sports commentator Didar Yesemov praised Khusanov's actions. In his opinion, the Uzbek footballer was one of the players who showed the most stable play in the team's defensive line. He was particularly noted for his ability to effectively hold off a fast and dangerous striker like Vinicius Junior for a period of time.
- In my opinion, Khusanov was one of the best players in the Manchester City defense line in this game. His two defensive partners were substituted much earlier, while Ryan Ait-Nuri focused more on attacking movements. Khusanov managed to effectively stop Vinicius Junior for a certain period of time, of course, such situations were natural for 90 minutes, and the Brazilian still had opportunities," said Didar Yesemov.
Experts emphasize that such high-level performances demonstrate a bright future for the young footballer. Of course, the fact that Khusanov maintained his level even in the difficult situation of the entire team's game demonstrates his level of professionalism.
- Overall, the game wasn't bad, but Khusanov's performance should certainly be evaluated in the context of the team's overall performance. Under these circumstances, it was objectively very difficult for City. "If we take a separate Uzbek defender, in my opinion, his performance in this game was one of the best in the Manchester City squad," said Didar Yesemov.
For information, 22-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov moved from the French club "Lans" to "Manchester City" in January 2025. He became one of the first players in the history of football not only in Uzbekistan, but also in all of Central Asia to play in the English Premier League.
Thus, Khusanov continues to win the hearts of fans not only for his play but also for his human qualities. If it continues at this pace, it's quite possible that we'll see it on even larger scales in the future.
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