Former footballer Vladislav Radimov gave high praise to Manchester City and Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov. In his opinion, it is becoming difficult to imagine the current City side without the young central defender.
Radimov said that he watched two matches of the Uzbekistan national team and explained the player’s impact on the team with specific examples. He noted that in the first match Khusanov did not play, and as a result there were many serious mistakes in the defensive line. Moreover, the opponents created several dangerous chances and came close to scoring.
In the second match, the situation changed dramatically. After Khusanov came onto the pitch, the defense became much more organized, the mistakes were corrected, and the overall performance stabilized.
“He stands out with his speed and physical strength. He has huge potential. From a tactical point of view, he can still improve a lot. In my opinion, he can even be better than Dean Huijsen and Alessandro Bastoni,” said Radimov.
These comments from the expert sparked wide discussion in the football community. Despite his young age, comparisons of Khusanov with top-level European defenders highlight his strong potential.
Football fans are also expressing different opinions about his future — some believe he will soon become a leader at one of the world’s top clubs, while others note that he still has many major challenges ahead.
