Sofascore gave Husanov one of the lowest ratings in City's lineup
After Manchester City lost 3:0 to Real Madrid, the Sofascore service analyzed the players' performances and assigned ratings. Zamin.uz reported on this.
In this rating, Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov received 5.9 points. This result placed him among the lowest ratings within the City squad.
The lowest rating in the team was received by Nico O'Reilly, who scored 5.6 points. Many may wonder why Khusanov's rating was so low.
In the Sofascore system, assigning a rating to a defender depends primarily on two factors. The first is the team's overall result in the match.
The second is determined by how many dangerous episodes occurred in the zone the player was defending. Since Manchester City suffered a 0:3 defeat, all defenders automatically received lower ratings.
Specifically, Real Madrid scoring consecutive goals in the first half had a significant impact on the rating. The main threat in this match came from Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid quickly transitioned to attack from the wings, putting defenders in difficult situations first. In such matches, it is hard for a defender to receive a very high rating because they do not create attacks but merely put out fires.
However, remaining on the field for 90 minutes is a very important fact. This is not just an ordinary number; the fact that coach Pep Guardiola did not substitute the defender early in such a difficult match shows even greater confidence.
If Guardiola did not trust Khusanov, he would have taken him off the field at the beginning of the match. Keeping him on for the full game means Khusanov holds an important place in the team's plan.
In the Sofascore rating, Doku and Rodri received the highest points from Manchester City, each scoring 7.2 points. Thus, players who fought in attack and midfield deserved high ratings, while the defense dropped due to the defeat on the scoreboard.
A score of 5.9 does not mean calling this player a bad footballer; rather, it is a system mechanism showing that the team suffered a heavy defeat and the defense remained under great pressure. The most important thing for Khusanov is that he played a full 90 minutes on the Bernabeu pitch in the Champions League.
This experience will make him even stronger in future matches. Source: One.uz
