New Man City signing makes instant error just two minutes into first match after £34m move
Man City’s new star endured a debut from hell after costing his side a goal inside three minutes against Chelsea. Abdukodir Khusanov made his full debut for Pep Guardiola‘s side in their crunch clash with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Khusanov was dispossessed by Jackson who teed up Chelsea’s openerGetty Khusanov cost new club Man City a goal inside three minutes of his debutGetty However, he was left wanting the ground to swallow him up after a mistake allowed Noni Madueke to give Chelsea an early lead. Facing his own goal, Khusanov attempted to head the ball back to Man City goalkeeper Ederson but made a right mess of it. In doing so, Nicolas Jackson darted in and squared it for Madueke to slot home. Khusanov was then booked minutes later for having a pop at Cole Palmer, mistiming his tackle against the England man and taking him out instead. The 20-year-old had already made Premier League history as soon as the whistle was blown at the Etihad Stadium. The defender became the Uzbeki star ever to play in the Premier League. The centre-back may be just 20 years of age but has already represented the Uzbekistan national team 20 times in his career. Khusanov will be keen to make an impression after arriving in Manchester from French side Lens. Man City forked out £33.8million to sign the highly-rated starlet with Guardiola clearly trusting him to chuck him in from the start against Enzo Maresca‘s side. However after a nightmare entrance, he’ll need plenty of character to get life at his new club off to a more positive start. It was not the way he’d have liked to have started his time at the clubGetty The defender was left shocked after a nightmare startSky Sports While his on-the-ball abilities still need to be proven, one thing that isn’t in question is his pace. Ligue 1’s X account showed new City signing Khusanov running at 37km per hour, just shy of the 37.58km per hour average set by Usain Bolt when he set the 100m world record. He’ll need every bit of that speed in the weeks ahead with Man City’s previous speed demon, Kyle Walker, completing a move to AC Milan this week. Thankfully for Khusanov, his blushes were spared just before half-time when Josko Gvardiol drew the game level. However his game was brought to a premature end when he was brought off after 53 minutes and replaced by John Stones. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden then netted in the second half to round off a 3-1 win. While his debut didn’t go to plan, he was greeted with a big hug from Guardiola on his way off the pitch. Match Stats
Man City’s new star endured a debut from hell after costing his side a goal inside three minutes against Chelsea.
Abdukodir Khusanov made his full debut for Pep Guardiola‘s side in their crunch clash with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
However, he was left wanting the ground to swallow him up after a mistake allowed Noni Madueke to give Chelsea an early lead.
Facing his own goal, Khusanov attempted to head the ball back to Man City goalkeeper Ederson but made a right mess of it.
In doing so, Nicolas Jackson darted in and squared it for Madueke to slot home.
Khusanov was then booked minutes later for having a pop at Cole Palmer, mistiming his tackle against the England man and taking him out instead.
The 20-year-old had already made Premier League history as soon as the whistle was blown at the Etihad Stadium.
The defender became the Uzbeki star ever to play in the Premier League.
The centre-back may be just 20 years of age but has already represented the Uzbekistan national team 20 times in his career.
Khusanov will be keen to make an impression after arriving in Manchester from French side Lens.
Man City forked out £33.8million to sign the highly-rated starlet with Guardiola clearly trusting him to chuck him in from the start against Enzo Maresca‘s side.
However after a nightmare entrance, he’ll need plenty of character to get life at his new club off to a more positive start.
While his on-the-ball abilities still need to be proven, one thing that isn’t in question is his pace.
Ligue 1’s X account showed new City signing Khusanov running at 37km per hour, just shy of the 37.58km per hour average set by Usain Bolt when he set the 100m world record.
He’ll need every bit of that speed in the weeks ahead with Man City’s previous speed demon, Kyle Walker, completing a move to AC Milan this week.
Thankfully for Khusanov, his blushes were spared just before half-time when Josko Gvardiol drew the game level.
However his game was brought to a premature end when he was brought off after 53 minutes and replaced by John Stones.
Erling Haaland and Phil Foden then netted in the second half to round off a 3-1 win.
While his debut didn’t go to plan, he was greeted with a big hug from Guardiola on his way off the pitch.
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