45 | Abdukodir Khusanov - 2024/25

[yankblue]

I'm excited to watch him, so I can decide if he's the best defender in the world or complete shit and a waste of money in the first 10 minutes

 

[oldhamblue]

I'm excited to watch him, so I can decide if he's the best defender in the world or complete shit and a waste of money in the first 10 minutes

There'll be a few on the match day thread not giving him half that time before declaring he's shit

 

[Haaland94]

If anyone gives him abuse today or in the next 12 months they are a ****. He is in a new league, new club, new system, and doesn't speak a word of English. Just support him and wish him well.

 

[Vester]

Worst possible start in the first 5 minutes, but he recovered well and looked good after that despite having to be careful being on a yellow. Will only get better once he gets used to life in Manchester, PL and learn the language. Not worried about him at all!

 

[Kippax Kidd]

Worst possible start in the first 5 minutes, but he recovered well and looked good after that despite having to be careful being on a yellow. Will only get better once he gets used to life in Manchester, PL and learn the language. Not worried about him at all!

That's pretty much it . Showed huge balls .

 

[RayCTID]

A bargain.

 

[dhruvblue]

It’s okay happens
Will learn and improve

 

[Greenblue92]

Have to respect the regaining of composure after that horror start, tough game to be thrown into after just joining a brand new team but he did well after. Didn't hide away even after a couple of mistakes which is great to see.

Enjoyed the hit on Jackson at the end :)

 

[Delphinho]

20 years old, has participated in 2 or 3 training session and doesn’t speak a word of English or French which obviously is very difficult. Thrown in at the deep end against one of the best attacks in the league. Had a horror 5 mins, but he also made a goal line clearance shortly after which made up for the mistake. This kid is going to be very good, just needs some time and support

 

[blinkblue]

A shame he picked up.the booking because I don't think he'd have gone off so early in the 2nd half if he'd avoided it. Was definitely growing into the game.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Did alright after the first 5 mins. He obviously doesn’t understand the buildup yet, but there’s stuff to work on.

 

[Bluesince1979]

On guardiola that and i felt for the lad

Thrown in, doesnt speak english, 3 training sessions, with mr hide n seek champion akanji and ffs nunes next to him

 

[oldius]

A couple of days at the club and part of a winning performance.
Looking at the celebration at the end there, he will know that he is part of a team...a real team...including the fans.

 

[super_city_si]

Loved that he got a ‘hit’ in before going off. Did well to recover from that. Clearly ine for the future, not quite ready yet.

Will ask though, Thoughtbhe was rapid? Didnt look too quick to me.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Saw Ederson talking to him after the goal. Dunno how they communicated but he probably told him to just kick it back to him since he's better with his feet than hands lol.

He was fine after that 5 nightmarish mins. Loved that the city fans have him applause when he came off. The kid will be fine.

I think he played mostly LCB at Lens. Maybe he'll be more comfortable there going forward. Either way, we won. The error didn't cost us the game. Learn and get better.

 

[oldius]

On guardiola that and i felt for the lad

Thrown in, doesnt speak english, 3 training sessions, with mr hide n seek champion akanji and ffs nunes next to him

Ake and Dias out. Walker gone. Stones not fully fit.
A win.

 

[super_city_si]

On guardiola that and i felt for the lad

Thrown in, doesnt speak english, 3 training sessions, with mr hide n seek champion akanji and ffs nunes next to him

Haha wasnt a great circumstance to begin your career. But he’s been on the pitch now. He’ll know what to expect and what’s expected of him.

 

[Haaland94]

Saved us from a certain goal, 2 key defensive actions, 86% passing 40/47, 1 block, 1 clearance, 2 recoveries.

All that on a yellow card after a shaky start. This boy will be a star. Under tremendous pressure, he has managed to carry on showing a solid level.

 

[Kippax Kidd]

And as someone mentioned on Twitter . Kudo to Bernardo dropping back as an option at all times . Class act .

 

[Draikin]

Credit to Kova and Bernie helping him recover from that terrible start. He showed some mental strength getting back into the game