Manchester City s weakest link strengthening! The 21-year-old rookie shines the derby, and the team is ranked 4th after the game

Since Kyle Walker's condition decline last season, the right back has been the weakest link on Manchester City's defense line. This summer, Manchester City tried to introduce England international Liframento, but was eventually rejected by Newcastle. In the new season, Manchester City lost 2 of the first three rounds of games, and the problems were all on the right back. Whether it is Rico Lewis or Nunes, their performance at right backs is average. In this round, Guardiola used a strange move and arranged for Husanov to serve as the right back. After the game, the 21-year-old player won 7.4 points, ranking fourth in the team!

After Kyle Walker transferred to Burnley, Rico Lewis was regarded as the number one choice for the right back by Guardiola. He performed well in the first round of the Premier League against Wolves. He was excellent in ball handling when Manchester City took control. But in the game with Tottenham, he once again exposed the hidden danger of physical confrontation, which became one of the reasons for the team's loss. Although Manchester City signed a five-year long-term contract with him, Rico Lewis reiterated that he prefers to play in the midfield.

In addition to Rico Lewis, Nunes is another option for Manchester City on the right back. At the beginning, Manchester City signed him from Wolves who originally played in the middle for £53 million, but is now being transformed into a right-back by Guardiola. He started against Brighton but struggled, and a lack of concentration caused a point to send, showing that he does not currently have the defensive awareness needed to play as a fullback.

With Lewis and Nunes failing as right-backs, Guardiola needs to find a new right-back to play in the Manchester City Derby. This time, Guardiola gave the answer Husanov. In the Manchester City Derby, Husanov's on-field position changed from a centre-back to a right-back, while he faces Manchester United's extremely fast wingback Dorko. Statistics show that Husanov completed the highest 4 interceptions, as well as 2 steals and 6 clearances.

The only mistake in Husanov made in the 34th minute. After B Fei passed the ball directly, Husanov tried to chase Dorgu back. He did catch up, but knocked down his opponent and gave the opponent a free kick on the edge of the penalty area. Regarding Husanov's mistake, Manchester City's right center back Ruben Dias reminded him to calm down. For a player who is only 21 years old and rarely plays a full-back in his career, Husanov's mistake is not unforgivable. In the end, he scored a high score of 7.4 points in the whole game, second only to Haaland and Ford who scored goals, and Duoku who assisted twice. After the game, Guardiola also affirmed Husanov's performance. He said: "We have to play every three days next, and Husanov can't play all the games, but he's young, fast and has a very clean possession. Sometimes his impulse will lead to wrong decisions, but over time he will improve. We will continue to communicate with him. He defends well, blocks that side and stays focused."

But in the long run, Husanov is more suitable for being in the centre-back position, but his amazing speed also allows him to be competent for the wing, especially when facing a speed winger. In addition, after Ederson left the team and Donnarumma joined, Manchester City's defense line needed to adapt to the new system where the goalkeeper stood further, and Husanov's speed also became an advantage. With Husanov's rise, Manchester City's right-back's shortcomings have been strengthened.