Manchester City will be without Ederson for the last two games of the season, after he suffered a fracture to his right eye socket in the game against Tottenham. The Brazilian collided with Cristian Romero, and tried to play on after a lengthy treatment procedure, but was substituted by Pep Guardiola for Stefan Ortega.
The former Armenia Bielefeld goalkeeper will start the last two games of the season against West Ham United and in the FA Cup final against rivals Manchester United, with Ederson out of the picture.
Ederson to miss Manchester City’s end of season games
Pep Guardiola:
— Futbol de Inglaterra (@Mercado_Ingles) May 15, 2024
"Stefan Ortega nos ha salvado, sino, Arsenal sería campeón de la Premier League". pic.twitter.com/KOKvFLhKyM
Ortega had to make several key saves to keep the clean sheet intact, including a 1v1 against Son Heung-Min. The German has been a reliable option whenever called upon and will now have the chance to help his side win the Premier League title as well as the FA Cup if they can win both games.
Ederson will likely recover in time for the Copa America this summer, but will need time to recover. The 30-year-old did not suffer a concussion in the game, but the thorough procedures surrounding head injuries allowed him to receive the medical attention necessary.
