The manager, who had limited the 20-year-old to just one training session ahead of the match, acknowledged that Khusanov would learn from the experience. "He will take a lesson! He will learn, he’s young, one training session… it will be ok," Guardiola said after the match.
Khusanov's debut started with a challenging moment when his back pass was intercepted by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, leading to an early goal for the visitors. He also received a yellow card for a foul on Cole Palmer. Despite this, Manchester City recovered with goals from Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland, and Phil Foden to secure the win.
Guardiola was supportive of his new signing, stressing that mistakes were part of the learning process for a young player adjusting to the Premier League. Manchester City's senior players, including Ilkay Gündogan and Erling Haaland, helped steady the ship after Khusanov's early difficulties, ensuring the team regained control. The victory was crucial for City, propelling them into the Premier League's top four as they prepared for upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League match.
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