Man City handed significant injury blow in title race
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Ederson suffered an injury in Liverpool vs Manchester City || Image credit: Imago

Man City handed significant injury blow in title race

Faruq Ibrahim 22:23 - 11.03.2024

Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson faces a crucial period of absence following a muscle injury sustained in the match against Liverpool.

In a setback for Manchester City, goalkeeper Ederson is facing up to a four-week absence due to a muscle injury sustained during the match against Liverpool.

The Brazilian's absence could have significant ramifications for City's upcoming crucial fixtures and, ultimately, the Premier League title race.

The Injury Blow

During Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool, Ederson suffered a muscle injury while fouling striker Darwin Nunez, resulting in a penalty for the opponents. Despite attempting to continue after initial treatment, Ederson was eventually substituted for Stefan Ortega.

Ederson's absence will force him to miss the upcoming Premier League encounter against Arsenal on 31 March, as well as the FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle. Additionally, he will be unavailable for international duty due to the extent of his injury.

Ederson suffered an injury in Liverpool vs Manchester City || Image credit: Imago
Ederson suffered an injury in Liverpool vs Manchester City || Image credit: Imago

Contingency Plans

In Ederson's absence, German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is likely to step in for key matches, including the fixtures against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. City will need to adjust their strategies to compensate for the absence of their dependable shot-stopper.

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