45 | Abdukodir Khusanov - 2024/25

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He is definitely more ready than Reis, which is unfair as he has more experience.

Like I said earlier, he seems kind of built like Walker, his passing between the lines really surprised me, he makes an excellent RCB in the back 3.

I think Reis looks to be more of a Dias type, slightly slower and more suited in the centre of the back 3, next to Khusanov.

Gvardiol completes it as an LCB to make a very young and complete back 3 for the future!
 
Silva&Silva said:
In a year or two the smiler will be a fan favourite.
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We are pinching that in our house....smiler ;-)

A few years ago my other half text me that KDB had scored for us, and predictive text changed it to "Dr Britney"

When KDB then missed a penalty he was known to us as "Dr Shitney"

Haha.

So now we have "Smiler" to add to the list.

Certainly easier than his real name ;-)
 
BlueMoonAcrossThePond said:
Much better on his second outing.

The header fiasco versus Chelsea was unfortunate but that sort of thing happens even to the best. Subsequently,
Abdukodi was way off his game

Early days - but the guy shows lots of promise.
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Bluewonder said:
one absolute howler, lol.
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I personally believe that howler was the best thing that could have happened to both him and us. It served as a wake-up call, sharpening his focus and igniting a fire within him. Instead of letting it break him, he has used it as fuel to become even more determined, with a point to prove.

You can already see the difference—his awareness has improved, his decision-making is sharper, and his overall defensive presence has become more commanding. He’s not just bouncing back; he’s evolving. That setback might have been a blessing in disguise, pushing him to unlock a new level of resilience and dominance.

He's going to be an absolute defensive beast for us, a rock at the back, and a nightmare for opposition attackers.
 
WallyA said:
He is definitely more ready than Reis, which is unfair as he has more experience.
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LOL, unfair? So, because he’s more ready and more experienced, that automatically makes it unfair? That’s just how football works—players who have put in the work, gained experience, played in better leagues, against better oppositions, and developed their game will always have the edge. It’s not about fairness; it’s about who is prepared to step up when it matters.

If anything, his readiness is a testament to his growth, his dedication, and the work he has put in to reach this level vs Reis who might have probably put in the same amount of work or not but in a lesser league. AK45 playing in a better league has given him his edge, Instead of calling it unfair, lets just say Reis will also have the opportunity against better opposition in a far superior league than the Campeonato Paulista.
 
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Dialog said:
LOL, unfair? So, because he’s more ready and more experienced, that automatically makes it unfair? That’s just how football works—players who have put in the work, gained experience, played in better leagues, against better oppositions, and developed their game will always have the edge. It’s not about fairness; it’s about who is prepared to step up when it matters.

If anything, his readiness is a testament to his growth, his dedication, and the work he has put in to reach this level vs Reis. Experience isn’t handed out—it’s earned. AK45 playing in a better league has given him his edge, Instead of calling it unfair, lets just say Reis will also have the opportunity against better opposition and a far superior league than the Campeonato Paulista.
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You completely misinterpreted what I meant by unfair and made a full blown tangent.

I wasnt using it as a knock against Khusanov.

Chill.
 
WallyA said:
You completely misinterpreted what I meant by unfair and made a full blown tangent.

I wasnt using it as a knock against Khusanov.

Chill.
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I wasn’t going off on a tangent, nor was I trying to misinterpret you—I was simply having a chat. I think you might have read too much into my post. I figured the "LOL" at the start would’ve made it clear that it’s really not that deep.
 
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I think we have lacked a defender who likes to defend. Ruben is the only one, but the defence is 4 & we only had one. Now we have 2.
This is one for the old fogies like me, but I loved Michel Vonk, yes he had his limitations, but he was a proper defender. Khusanov looks looks head & shoulders a better footballer & athlete. He is going to be a star.
 
DavidH13 said:
I think we have lacked a defender who likes to defend. Ruben is the only one, but the defence is 4 & we only had one. Now we have 2.
This is one for the old fogies like me, but I loved Michel Vonk, yes he had his limitations, but he was a proper defender. Khusanov looks looks head & shoulders a better footballer & athlete. He is going to be a star.
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Please please please never compare a new signing with Michel Vonk ffs!
 
Stoned Rose said:
Too many getting their cocks out based on a game v a league 1 side imo.

If he can put a stormer in v Madrid (which I think he can) let’s get excited.
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Light-hearted optimism on the part of some of us, mate. An antidote to the Grealish/Lewis/Gundo/Pep/<insert other name here> threads.

Don’t let that stop you from putting on your own visual extravaganza tomorrow night, though. ;-)
 
Don't think pep can risk him getting skinned alive after his nightmare start. If he hadn't had that first 5 minutes at chelsea he can probably throw him in but because he did, he has to protect him. He cannot have that debut, a solid 45 against league 1 and then get roasted by mbappe/vinicius as his first 3 games.
 
ninjamonkey said:
Don't think pep can risk him getting skinned alive after his nightmare start. If he hadn't had that first 5 minutes at chelsea he can probably throw him in but because he did, he has to protect him. He cannot have that debut, a solid 45 against league 1 and then get roasted by mbappe/vinicius as his first 3 games.
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Fear not, Mr Monkey. He’ll have those two pussies crying for their mums.
 
sir baconface said:
Fear not, Mr Monkey. He’ll have those two pussies crying for their mums.
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He could well have a stormer against them, I'm not saying he definitely gets roasted, I just don't think pep takes that risk. After that debut he needs half a dozen uneventful performances to settle in and erase the memory of that start.
 
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