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Middle -back Abdukodir Khusanov of Man City has a praiseworthy match when accompanied by Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid dawn on February 20.

Instead of using Rico Lewis, coach Pep Guardiola surprised when he arranged Khusanov in the right-back position in the play-off match of the Champions League against Real Madrid . The Uzbekistan player could not help the Premier League team to continue but were still praised by the fans for his spearhead Vinicius of Real Madrid.

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There are two notable moments of Khusanov in the last match. The first is to race the Vinicius victory speed from the field of Real Madrid, helping Man City block the dangerous counterattack.

Following that, despite the support of the ball after the shadow of the Real Madrid player from home, Khusanov still did not flinch and continue to follow Vinicius. He performed the accurate situation and won the ball from the Brazilian star’s foot, closing the attack of Real Madrid.

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On social networks, many fans praised Khusanov’s efforts. A account wrote: “Perhaps this is the best performance of Khusanov since he arrived in Man City. He did not look scared when he had to encounter Vini or Mbappe.” Another fans said: “Khusanov probably occupies the main kick of Lewis on the right after the last match.”

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Another fans commented: “He really progressed after the previous trembling debut. A promising contract.”

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Sofascore statistics Khusanov has 3 successful hindrances, 1 ball and only 2 times passed by people before Real Madrid. He also won two disputes with the opponent.

Khusanov is the first contract in January of Man City, with a transfer fee of about £ 33.5 million. He became the first Uzbekistan player to sign a contract with a Premier League club.