EDERSON was taken off in tears and anger after a sickening collision against Tottenham left Manchester City with a goalkeeping headache for the Premier League finale.
The stopper swapped agitated words with boss Pep Guardiola and hit his seat in frustration after eventually being subbed off in City’s 2-0 win.
Ederson reacted angrily after Pep Guardiola took him off
GettyTottenham’s Cristian Romero caught Ederson as he lunged in[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskThe Brazilian was consoled on the City bench[/caption]
Back-up keeper Stefan Ortega had to come on for the visitors at 1-0 up – producing an excellent save and even being named man of the match.
Ederson had been caught in the face by a lunge from Cristian Romero as the Tottenham defender followed in a chance of an equaliser.
The Argentinian was quick to check on the Brazilian – as City players rushed in concerned.
Ederson was cleared to carry on – but was soon was replaced by Ortega.
Victory put Guardiola‘s champions two points clear of Arsenal ahead of Sunday’s final day.
Erling Haaland slotted City’s opener early in the second period and thumped home a penalty clincher at the start of TEN MINUTES of stoppage time.
Meanwhile, fans on social media reckon Ederson’s heated reaction was mainly due to the possibility of missing out on Sunday’s last game – at home to West Ham.
One viewer posted: “He wants to do the job himself.”
And even though medics had cleared Ederson to play on, some observers praised City for playing it safe by replacing him.
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One fan wrote: “Good to see the club thinking of the players health over what he wants. Concussion is so serious and a 2nd blow to the head could make it much worse.”
City’s triumph put City on the brink of a fourth Prem crown in a row.
Victory over the mid-table Hammers at the Etihad this weekend will guarantee them the title.
But if City draw, Arsenal can pip them on goal difference with three points at home to Everton.
Ederson showed his frustration
APRomero was quick to check on Ederson – with city players also rushing in[/caption]
ReutersEderson was caught by Romero as City led 1-0[/caption]
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