Maksim Shatskikh: Compare Abdulkodir Husanov with Illya Zabarniy!

Ukrainian media outlets have published an interview with former striker Maksim Shatskikh, who currently plays for the Uzbekistan national team and Kiev's "Dinamo". In the interview, the famous star shared his thoughts on comparing Ukrainian legioner Illya Zabarniy, who plays for "Paris Saint-Germain", with "Manchester City" player Abdulkodir Husanov.

Abdulkodir Husanov is the main star of the Uzbekistan national team. The Tashkent boy has quickly become a part of "Manchester City"'s main lineup and is now playing under Pep Guardiola. How did he achieve such rapid growth in his career?

You know, I always give the example of Aleksandr Zinchenko. He also grew up step by step: he played here, got stronger there, and then moved to "Manchester City" and then to "Arsenal". Such situations can happen, and one needs to be prepared for these opportunities.

Husanov is indeed a top-class defender. Of course, for many, this may sound like a mistake: Uzbekistan and English champions "Manchester City"... It's a bit hard to accept.

But why should it be this way? His transfer has drawn everyone's attention to their own market. And there are really talented and good players there.

Husanov is proving himself with his game, not sitting on the bench. Guardiola is not his own enemy. He could have given Husanov half a year to adapt, but no, Husanov is playing and playing with great confidence.

Maksim Shatskikh shared his thoughts on Husanov and Zabarniy.

I saw him when he was 16 years old. At that time, he was a thin, inconspicuous boy. But over the past year, he has grown a lot, both physically and mentally. Abdulkodir played very well in "Lans" and fully deserved this transfer. Whoever works hard and sets goals will definitely achieve them.

At one time, it was written that Gvardiola had to choose between Husanov and Zabarniy. In the end, Zabarniy moved to Paris, where he is now facing problems in getting playing practice, while Husanov has become a key player for "Manchester City". In what ways is the Uzbek defender better than the Ukrainian footballer?

Please, don't compare them. These are completely different teams, leagues, and defenders in terms of style. We don't know how Husanov would have played in Paris or how Zabarniy would have played in Manchester.

Yes, lately, Zabarniy's performances in Paris have not always been good. In some games, he doesn't play well, while in others, he saves the team.

So, does Illya lack consistency?

I wouldn't say that he lacks consistency. I think so based on the games I've watched. Because football is a lot, and I also have to do my job. Illya is holding his level. Everyone makes mistakes. The only difference is the cost of mistakes.

If a striker makes a mistake, it's not a big deal, the game continues. But if a defender makes a mistake, it's unacceptable because he is the last line of defense. You need maximum reliability here. I wouldn't say that Illya plays poorly or makes mistakes all the time. It's just that they are completely different from Husanov - both in terms of physique and game structure.

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