Manchester City fans received disappointing news as the club announced that goalkeeper Ederson would be sidelined for their upcoming crucial matches.
Ederson sustained a facial injury during City’s recent victory against Tottenham, forcing him to leave the field early.
Scans revealed a small fracture to his right eye socket, ruling him out of the remaining Premier League fixture against West Ham and the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester United.
This setback comes at a critical time for City, who are on the verge of securing an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title. With only two points separating them from Arsenal, a victory against West Ham would secure the championship.
However, City will now have to rely on reserve goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to fill Ederson’s shoes in these crucial matches.
Despite attempting to play through the injury against Spurs, Ederson was ultimately substituted by manager Pep Guardiola. Ortega, who has previously stepped in for Ederson in four league games this season, will now have the opportunity to prove himself on the big stage and potentially help City clinch another double.
The absence of Ederson will undoubtedly be felt by City, but Guardiola’s side will look to rally together and overcome this setback as they aim for further success in both domestic competitions.
Fans will be eagerly anticipating Ortega’s performance and hoping for a positive outcome in the remaining matches of the season.
