Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson sustained a fresh injury during their 5-2 victory over Crystal Palace, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian has faced a challenging season with various injury setbacks, leading to inconsistencies in his performance. Guardiola highlighted the team's struggle to compete at their usual level due to multiple absences affecting the squad.
Ederson's injury forced him off the pitch midway through the game against Crystal Palace, with Guardiola mentioning that the goalkeeper felt a similar issue to a previous muscular problem while making a pass. This setback has provided opportunities for backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega Moreno to showcase his abilities. Guardiola is expected to provide further updates on Ederson's condition before Manchester City's upcoming match against Everton.
The team has been managing a series of injury concerns, with Ederson's latest setback adding to their challenges this season. Despite the difficulties, Guardiola remains focused on guiding Manchester City through the remaining fixtures as they aim to finish strong in the Premier League.