Guardiola backs Khusanov for a bright future at Manchester City | OneFootball

The coach Pep Guardiola believes that the young defender Abdukodir Khusanov will have a long and brilliant career at Manchester City. The Uzbek defender, only 21 years old, was signed in January 2025 from Lens, of Ligue 1, and has played 15 matches for the English club, playing as a right-back in the last four, including victories over Manchester United and Napoli, as well as a draw against Arsenal.

Key Player

Guardiola praised Khusanov's versatility, highlighting his ability to play in various positions along the defensive line. According to the coach, the young player is not an offensive playmaker but possesses an impressive game vision, stability, physical strength, and focus — characteristics that bring him close to Kyle Walker's performance at his peak.

More Challenging Adaptation

The coach also highlighted Khusanov's journey, who left Uzbekistan to play in France before arriving at City in what is considered a challenging season.

City's Next Match

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