- Ederson had to retire with a shoulder injury against Nottingham Forest
- Scans showed no lasting damage and he is back training.
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Pep Guardiola has a big dilemma with his goalkeepers after Ederson’s surprise return to training.
Ederson’s season looked to be at stake when he was forced off with a shoulder injury during last weekend’s win at Nottingham Forest, leaving the City Ground in a sling.
Scans showed the Brazilian had caused no lasting damage before rejoining training on Wednesday, and Guardiola confirmed he is fit for today’s visit from Wolves.
The City manager picked No.2 Stefan Ortega last month for the trip to Real Madrid when Ederson was available.
“Eddy is the first option, but we trust Stefan a lot,” Guardiola said. ‘We have two incredible goalkeepers, incredible. I sleep very well with these guardians.
“It’s really good that the injury didn’t go as we expected afterwards. I was in a lot of pain but the ligament wasn’t torn.”
Ortega’s future is unclear, as the 31-year-old German wants regular matches. He could leave in the summer. “I would love for him to stay, the club would love for him to stay,” Guardiola added.
Unlike Ortega, Phil Foden still has years left at City and, after being crowned Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association, Guardiola claimed the 23-year-old can become one of the best in the city. history of the club.
“If he continues his career to the end here and continues at that level, he can be one of the best, that’s for sure.” It depends on him, it’s that simple.
Guardiola also advised Foden to lead England to European Championship glory. “Everyone has the feeling that the England team is on the brink, it’s very close,” he said.
Meanwhile, City celebrated a double FWA victory as Bunny Shaw collected the Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
