15 days ago

Pep Guardiola Jokes Abdukodir Khusanov ‘Doesn’t Speak Shakespeare’ But Is Improving Fast

Guardiola brushed off concerns about Khusanov’s adaptation, joking, “I admit he doesn’t speak like William Shakespeare.” He said the 21-year-old’s language is “getting better and getting better,” helping him understand “what we want” and communicate his ideas, suggesting he is settling quickly into City’s demands. Pep hailed the Uzbeki player as a long-term gem.