Abdukodir Khusanov

Analysis: Khusanov is not missing any more time after one match out with a knock, as the Uzbekistan international earns a starting role. He has now started in all but one match he has been available for since March 3, doing well with his speed and physicality. This is a good sign for him heading into next season, although Ruben Dias still resides on the bench after an injury layoff.

May 12, 2026

Doing better after knock

Khusanov (undisclosed) is improving from the tough knock he sustained in the Everton fixture and is a late call for Wednesday's clash against Crystal Palace, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "[He had a] tough knock against Beto at Everton. He's better."

Analysis: Khusanov had been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Brentford after picking up the painful knock against Everton, but his improvement is an encouraging sign heading into the midweek fixture. The Uzbek center-back has been one of City's most used defensive players in recent weeks and getting him back alongside the returning Ruben Dias would give coach Guardiola a much stronger defensive lineup for the final push of what remains a tightly contested title race.

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