Khusanov traveled separately for Real Madrid match – what was the issue?

Manchester City’s recent signing, Abdukodir Khusanov, had to take a detour to reach Madrid for the match against Real Madrid, traveling separately from the team.

Details: According to El Chiringuito TV, the reason behind this unusual journey was the player's Uzbek citizenship, which complicated direct travel from the UK to Spain due to lengthy visa processing times.

To resolve the issue quickly, an emergency plan was put in place, allowing Khusanov to obtain the necessary entry permits by traveling to Spain from… Greece. As a result, he first made a private trip to Athens before finally flying to Madrid.

This unusual travel arrangement might have gone unnoticed if the source had not spotted the defender arriving at the team hotel early in the morning, long after the rest of the Manchester City squad had checked in.

Reminder: Previously, City manager Pep Guardiola spoke out about the refereeing controversy surrounding Real Madrid.