Abdukodir needs time, he is a strong defender – Haaland

Following "Manchester City"'s 3-1 victory over "Chelsea" in the Premier League on January 25, striker Erling Haaland offered his support to new signing Abdukodir Khusanov, who made his debut in the match.

At the post-match press conference, Haaland praised Khusanov’s performance, despite some initial nerves, and emphasized that the Uzbek defender needs more time to adjust to the Premier League. Haaland stated, "Khusanov is a strong defender. This was his first match. It is normal to be nervous. I was in a similar situation in my first match against "Liverpool". He needs a few more matches."

Khusanov, who played 50 minutes in the match, experienced some early challenges, including a mistake that led to "Chelsea"’s opening goal. However, he quickly regained his composure and showed his defensive strength in the latter stages of the game.

"Manchester City"’s win took them to 4th place in the Premier League, while "Chelsea" dropped to 6th. Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov played 50 minutes in this match.