Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will be sidelined for the club’s crucial Premier League title decider and the upcoming FA Cup final due to a fractured eye socket.
The 30-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during City’s recent 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, where he collided with Spurs defender Cristian Romero. Despite his initial reluctance, Ederson was substituted in the 69th minute following the incident.
With City poised to secure their fourth consecutive Premier League title with a victory against West Ham on Sunday, Ederson’s absence presents a significant setback. Additionally, his unavailability for the FA Cup final clash against Manchester United at Wembley on May 25 further compounds City’s challenges.
In Ederson’s absence, Stefan Ortega is expected to step in as the replacement goalkeeper for the crucial fixtures. Ortega, who demonstrated his prowess with several crucial saves upon replacing Ederson during the Tottenham match, is poised to fill the void left by the injured Brazilian.
Despite the setback, City remains determined to secure victory in both the Premier League title decider and the FA Cup final. With Ortega’s capable performance and the team’s unwavering focus, City aims to maintain their dominance on the domestic front and clinch further silverware in the ongoing season.