Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has praised defender Abdulkodir Khusanov’s performances and addressed his proficiency in English. His comments were cited by The Times in an article about the club’s winter signings.

"He didn’t expect to get so much playing time, but we’ve had many injuries in defense," Guardiola noted.

The coach highlighted Khusanov’s special qualities: "He is incredibly fast, and you can feel his passion in the way he plays.

You can see it on his face—he may not always express emotions in English, but he conveys them through his actions.

Despite his short time with the team and minimal preparation, he has already made a significant impact."

Guardiola once again emphasized the importance of improving his English, calling it "really important" for the player.

In the recently concluded season, Khusanov made eight appearances for Manchester City, playing 639 minutes and scoring one goal.