🚨 The Director of the Press and Mass Media Department of the Uzbekistan Football Association,
@davron_fayziev
, got in touch with Abduqodir Khusanov's family.
So, what's really happening?
" First of all, let me clarify — there is no personal or professional conflict with Guardiola. Pep continues to give him attention during training, offering tactical guidance for his position. His trust in Khusanov hasn’t faded. Physically, Khusanov is in good shape — there’s been no drop in performance. The reason he hasn’t been playing is simple: healthy competition.
Another young defender, O’Riley, has recently performed excellently on the left flank, scoring goals and providing assists in consecutive matches. As a result, Joško Gvardiol was moved to the center, while Rúben Dias continues as the central right defender and team leader. Since adopting this setup, City has been on a winning streak. Most managers — not just Pep — avoid making changes to a successful lineup, especially in defense.
Moreover, at this stage of the season, every point matters — any dropped points could cost City a place in the Champions League. If the team wins today and the defense performs well, the same players will likely start the next match. This is a normal process.
Khusanov will get his chance — trust me. His attitude remains positive, and he’s waiting patiently. Sure, reading fake news might get him down, but he doesn’t read them. You shouldn’t either — follow only reliable sources. "