Ederson could return for Manchester City’s trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday (Reuters)
Pep Guardiola has indicated that Stefan Ortega could keep his place in goal ahead of Ederson for Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Ederson was forced off in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool on March 10 following a collision with Darwin Nunez and has missed City’s last three fixtures.
Ortega has impressed in Ederson’s absence and City are keen for the 31-year-old to extend his current contract, which expires at the end of next season.
Guardiola has confirmed that Ederson is closing in on a return ahead of City’s trip to Selhurst Park for Saturday’s early kick-off.
However, the City manager has suggested that Ortega could keep his place in the side.
Stefan Ortega has impressed in Ederson’s absence for Manchester City (AMA/Getty)
When asked if Ortega’s form makes his decision over Ederson’s return more difficult, Guardiola said: ‘Yes, Stefan is playing really good, so we have to think about it as well.
‘I’ll speak with Xavier [Mancisidor, City’s goalkeeping coach], maybe we give a little more time, maybe not, we’ll see tonight and tomorrow. But, we have the guarantee.
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‘Of course, Scott [Carson] is an important third keeper and important for many reasons.
‘But Eddie and Stefen… we are so safe because both are exceptional keepers, exceptional.’
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