Khusanov REALLY SPECIAL! I'm COMPLETELY IN LOVE with Rico! | Pep Guardiola

Football

Year2026

Duration11m

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is 'completely in love' with 'extraordinary' Rico Lewis, praises 'really special' Abdukodir Khusanov and more. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:17 Have to play these type of games to feel them 00:36 A few players that have not been there before 00:55 When you are used to reaching finals and winning titles, you have the feeing you can do it 01:16 It does not define us 01:34 Last season would have been bad even if we won the FA Cup 02:00 The spirit is there, run aggressive against lower league team 02:30 Biggest compliment I can get from a manager is ‘we are impressed how everyone fights’ 02:55 I prefer Haaland to play 45 minutes against Exeter than train the day after, he needs rhythm 03:18 Haaland has had a lot of chances 03:40 Cannot compare Champions League game at Bernabau with Carabao Cup game 03:52 But it is true, about how you manage it 04:25 Winning Carabao Cup helps you win the league 04:54 Winning helps to win more 06:02 Rico Lewis? Midfield player 06:15 He is just extraordinary in the pockets 06:37 I have the feeling he should play more, he knows 06:52 I’m a big admirer of Rico, I’m completely in love with the way he moves, the way he plays football 07:15 Intelligent players 07:53 Khusanov is still fast, so reliable, really special player 08:35 Another guy who is so coachable, top signing, club made an incredible decision 08:50 He has unique qualities that are hard to find 09:10 He speaks decent English now, not a barrier 09:40 He just needs more courage, it is just a question of time 09:54 Trafford will start tomorrow 10:05 Trafford has reacted really well, top keeper, no doubts about that 10:45 Not leaving this month 10:50 I would love him to stay for many many years @HaytersTV – Football Up Close. Visit our website: https://hayters.com/ We go behind the scenes with the biggest names in football to bring you interviews, training, news, live coverage, fans’ voices and funniest moments. If you love football, you’ll love Hayters TV. Subscribe now! Follow Hayter