During Manchester City’s 2-0 victory at Tottenham, their goalkeeper experienced a severe collision in the second half involving Romero, who received a booking. Despite being initially assessed by medical staff, Ederson continued playing. However, he soon had to leave the field, replaced by Stefan Ortega, visibly frustrated at the timing of his substitution in such a crucial match.
Pep Guardiola clarified post-game that Ederson’s departure was not due to concussion but due to significant swelling beneath his right eye. Guardiola stated, “Ederson did not have concussion, he had a problem with his eye. He could not see properly, so the doctor said I should change.”
Despite the assertion that it wasn’t concussion-related, Headway expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation. Chief Executive Luke Griggs highlighted the immediate concern shown by players, medical staff, and the use of a stretcher, suggesting worries about Ederson’s well-being. The delay in his substitution raises questions, particularly considering the potential for delayed concussion symptoms. Griggs emphasized the need for a temporary concussion substitute, noting Ederson’s frustration, which underscores the necessity to remove such decisions from players.
Now, Ederson awaits assessment to determine his availability for City’s final match against West Ham. A victory at the Etihad secures City’s fourth consecutive title, regardless of Arsenal’s result against Everton.
Ederson
This season he played in total 33 times for 2789 minutes for Premier League.
He made 56 saves and conceded 27 goals. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur. The next match in Premier League will be against West Ham United.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 1st in the Premier League with 88 points.
In the last 37 games, it has won 27 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 0-2 against Tottenham Hotspur.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 93 goals and conceding 33.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Sunday 19th of May in Manchester.