Overview

• The Uzbekistan international joined from Lens in January 2025 and has made 15 appearances across competitions.
• He has recently started at right-back against Manchester United and Napoli before a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, having also featured at centre-back.
• Guardiola likened Khusanov’s backward recovery to Kyle Walker in his prime and called him an incredible signing for many years.
• Khusanov was taken off at half-time at the Emirates with a foot problem, with his availability being managed as fixtures pile up.
• City let Walker depart in the summer and did not buy a specialist right-back, elevating Khusanov’s importance in Guardiola’s defensive rotation, including the Carabao Cup trip to Huddersfield.