The Uzbek defender, who joined the Club in January, put in a brilliant display to help us to a clean sheet in Wednesday’s narrow victory at Tottenham Hotspur.
Erling Haaland‘s goal proved to be enough for the three points in north London, with City dominating the first half but failing to capitalise on our chances.
The hosts grew into the match in the second period and a solid defensive display, including six Ederson saves, was required to earn the win.
Just six games into his City career, Khusanov is already impressing Guardiola with his attitude as well as his skillset.
“Today he travelled without a brush and his washbag. Nothing. He arrived here to play football,” said the boss in his post-match press conference.
“What I like is that he is already incredible for the dressing room,” said the boss in his post-match press conference.
“Today he travelled without no toothbrush and his washbag. Nothing. Arrived here to play football.
“When you talk to him he just laughs, laughs, laughs all the time but he is a reliable player.
“So fast, so quick, quality with passes is extraordinary. He breaks the lines. He has the ability to do it. He has to improve but he’s 20.
“I’ve seen players with a lot of pace but he is one of them.
“People adore him. He is silent, no complaints and so humble and I’m sure our fans will love him.
“It’s not easy to overcome after what happened after five minutes against Chelsea but he was calm and he handled it.
“The games he’s played recently, he’s been really, really good.”