‘Better shot stopper than Ederson’ – Man City fans hails ‘Unreal’ Stefan Ortega performance in the Carabao Cup

Manchester City fans think Ederson’s position could be under threat after back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega went “god mode” in the Carabao Cup.

Ortega joined on a free transfer in the summer to provide back-up to Ederson in goal, but has had to wait patiently for his chances in goal.

He made his debut in the Champions League draw at Dortmund, played well in the final group game vs Sevilla, but really showed City fans what he was capable of with a string of brilliant saves against Chelsea.

The German keeper was superb as City reached the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, winning the Man of the Match award as he made several fine saves.

And after the game, Guardiola hailed his goalkeeper, saying Ortega has been an ‘exceptional’ addition to City’s squad this season.

“It’s not the first game, the game in Dortmund was exceptional. The game against Sevilla was exceptional,” Guardiola said.

“We saw him every day and I think the club made a great signing with him. He’s an exceptional goalkeeper in all departments, in the goal, with the feet, and in the end Chelsea didn’t score a goal because he saved it.

“We saw him every day and I think the club made a great signing with him. He’s an exceptional goalkeeper in all departments, in the goal, with the feet, and in the end Chelsea didn’t score a goal because he saved it.

“It’s good for Eddy too. To maintain the levels is so important. Stefan is an exceptional keeper.”

Manchester City fans also hailed ‘exceptional’ Stefan Ortega performance. Many supporters called for him to get more game time come the full-time whistle.

“Elite shot stopping.”
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‘Unreal performance!.”
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“Exactly what we need in knockout games.”
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‘Ederson is shaking right now.”
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‘Ortega probably a better shot stopper than Ederson on this showing..”
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‘Ortega is having a god mode game.”
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‘Ortega is proving a rather good deputy keeper so far. To put it mildly”
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‘Would drop Ederson from all CL games. Would feel much more confident going into the CL final for example with Ortega. Such a good shot stopper”
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‘If he can improve in his footwork, then he can bench Ederson. Ederson is Pep’s favorite because he’s good at passing and long balls and that’s Pep’s pattern of play.”
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