Scans provide update on injury sustained by Manchester City first-team star

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Published on 2024-05-01 19:00:00

Manchester City’s main goalkeeper Ederson suffered a shoulder injury during a recent Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, leading to him being substituted at halftime. While initially seen leaving the stadium with his arm in a sling, subsequent scans have indicated that the injury is not as severe as first feared. It is now expected that Ederson will be fit to return before the end of the season, allowing him to play out the remaining fixtures for Manchester City.

In Ederson’s absence, the highly-rated back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is likely to continue in goal for Manchester City’s upcoming match against Wolves this weekend. Manager Pep Guardiola has expressed a cautious approach to rushing Ederson back into the team, indicating that Ortega will most likely retain the starting position until Ederson is fully recovered. Despite speculation over Ederson’s availability, the club is hopeful that he will be back in action before the season comes to a close.

Following the match against Wolves, Manchester City has a busy schedule with Premier League fixtures against Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, before culminating in the FA Cup final against Manchester United. Ortega, who has featured in every round of the competition so far, is expected to start in goal for the final regardless of Ederson’s fitness. The club is taking a cautious approach to Ederson’s recovery, ensuring he fully recovers before returning to the starting line-up.

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