45 | Abdukodir Khusanov - 2025/26

[Blue Hefner]

it's becoming quite fashionable to blame Akanji for everything it seems.

Not at all. I said so at the time, 7 months ago!

 

[johnny crossan]

Not at all. I said so at the time, 7 months ago!

a fashion leader then ;-)

 

[mattcity5]

Not at all. I said so at the time, 7 months ago!

Doesn't make it right! :)

Akanji could have helped, but Kush still shouldnt have done what he did.

Looks to be coming on well though.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Khusanov was mostly OK. Fucked up big time by letting the ball bounce in the box on defense leading to a scoring opportunity for Palermo. He's young though - and hopefully will learn from this.

Defence.

 

[bobom]

How is it possible that this thread has 21 pages and the season hasn't started yet?

 

[Xhavenjoe]

How is it possible that this thread has 21 pages and the season hasn't started yet?

Have you seen the Mahrez and Sterling threads and they left a few seasons ago.

 

[WallyA]

Clearly showing his supreme qualities.

So fast and decisive, and his passing is actually alot better than people made it out to be.

And with Stones back, for however little it is, his quality is and always has been quality.

Add in Dias, Gvardiol and Ake.

Akanji is the weak link now.

 

[Blue Hefner]

Doesn't make it right! :)

Akanji could have helped, but Kush still shouldnt have done what he did.

Looks to be coming on well though.

I completely agree with you.

 

[come-on-barney]

Superb player, has to be in the starting lineup.

 

[Zenmanc]

Let's not discount he was playing the left side of the defensive pairing.

He deserves starts. More experience and he is going to be an immovable force.

 

[Cityfan]

How is it possible that this thread has 21 pages and the season hasn't started yet?

Can't remember how it finished, but for a while Grealish had the longest thread last season and just about the fewest games.

 

[Chak19]

Well I'm glad he at least got the chance to play in pre season game, will we see him play in our first competitive games ? I doubt that.

 

[super_city_si]

Well I'm glad he at least got the chance to play in pre season game, will we see him play in our first competitive games ? I doubt that.

I agree, but feel he has cemented a squad place with that performance. Pep is surely more confident in him now.

 

[Chak19]

I agree, but feel he has cemented a squad place with that performance. Pep is surely more confident in him now.

Why exactly would he be confident in him after a friendly against a Serie B side ? he's had similar good performances against Premier League sides when he came in and that wasn't enough to gain his confidence.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Complete myth that he isn't very good on the ball. He's extremely composed and there are some decent passes through the lines there

I'm hoping he starts at right back. Having him in the team all but solves our biggest weakness - the counters.

 

[DD93]

Time to release this beast Pep

 

[super_city_si]

Why exactly would he be confident in him after a friendly against a Serie B side ? he's had similar good performances against Premier League sides when he came in and that wasn't enough to gain his confidence.

Probably projection and hope on my part, but we got a chance to see a direct comparison between halves, and it was a stark contrast in recovery/protection from the 1st half to the 2nd half with no loss of passing accuracy (to my eyes I admit its an eye test).

Walker has always given us the recovery protection with his pace and its an asset we sorely missed. This lad has it in spades. It walker mark 2 but hopefully without the brain farts.

 

[BeerIsTheBest]

He’s got everything needed to succeed. What he has in abundance is pace and tenacity, something we desperately need. I think he’s going to be our Des Walker and remember the Forest fans chant.

 

[King Jay]

When will he be loaned out to accommodate akanji?

 

[madloaf]

Everyone who plays next to Stones when Stones is fit looks quality. He's quick mind you and doesn't mind a bit of contact. Wasnt ready last season but looked alright. Let's see.