Legendary Argentine striker Sergio Aguero has highlighted the significant contributions of young players Nico O'Reilly and Abdukodir Khusanov to Manchester City's success this season. In his view, these two talents are playing a crucial role in the team's pursuit of a domestic treble.
Aguero, the all-time leading scorer in the history of the "Citizens," spoke highly of O'Reilly, naming him one of the top contenders for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. He noted that Nico has been performing with great consistency and confidence this season.
— I don't know exactly how they select the nominees for the young player award, but looking at current form, O'Reilly deserves it. He is having a very good season, — said Aguero.
At the same time, he specifically praised the performance of Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov. According to Aguero, Khusanov has already become a reliable player in the team's defensive line and has the potential to become a world-class defender in the future.
— Khusanov is fast, physically strong, and a very intense player. I really like his game. But the most important thing is to maintain this level for a long time. If he continues to play like this for 3-4 years, he will easily become one of the best defenders in the world, — the Argentine star emphasized.
It is known that Manchester City is currently undergoing a squad renewal process. Under the leadership of Sporting Director Hugo Viana, the team is implementing a series of changes. Despite this, the "Citizens" have exceeded all expectations in recent weeks, achieving six consecutive victories across all competitions since March.
Pep Guardiola's side is now confidently marching toward a second domestic treble. On this path, O'Reilly and Khusanov have become integral parts of the starting lineup, which has remained almost unchanged over the last month and a half.
Aguero noted that the coach cannot afford to make mistakes at such a critical stage and is relying on trusted players. In this regard, the role of young players in the team is growing even further.
In short, such warm remarks from a club legend serve as great motivation for O'Reilly and Khusanov, as this recognition comes from a great striker who has left his mark on Manchester City's history and holds high prestige in world football.
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