Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Today, on 25 January 2025, Uzbekistan national team defender Abdulkodir Khusanov will make his debut for English club Manchester City.

He will start in the lineup for the match against London’s Chelsea, which is set to kick off at 22:30 Tashkent time.

This match will be a significant milestone for Khusanov, as he becomes the first player from Uzbekistan to feature in the English Premier League.

Alongside Khusanov, Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, who also recently joined Manchester City, will make his debut. Both signings aim to strengthen the team for this crucial fixture.

It’s worth noting that Abdulkodir Khusanov transferred to Manchester City from French club Lens for €40 million, plus bonuses.