During Manchester City’s penultimate Premier League game of the season against Tottenham, goalkeeper Ederson was forced to leave the field due to injury with City leading 1-0. His replacement, Stefan Ortega, made a crucial save to deny Son Heung-min an equalizer, allowing City to secure the Premier League title in their final match against West Ham.
Social Media Reaction
Following the match, reports surfaced suggesting that Ederson was unhappy with the praise Ortega received for his performance. These reports particularly highlighted a note from The Athletic. In response, Ederson took to Instagram to address and refute these claims.
Ederson’s Statement
In his post, Ederson wrote:
“I would like to clarify that the note published by The Athletic yesterday, referring to my alleged dissatisfaction with a co-worker, is completely false.
“The alleged day reported was, without a doubt, one of the most difficult days of my career, when I suffered a fracture that prevented me from playing in the final stretch of the season and, consequently, from representing my country in the Copa América.
“At the time of the injury, my only thought was to continue in the match, defending City in the fight for the title we had won, but the emotion of the match would be greater than the reality and, inevitably, I would not be able to continue as I would have liked due to the damage it caused, completely blocking my field of vision.
“I remain focused on preparing for the season.”
Ederson’s statement clarifies his position regarding the praise received by his teammate Stefan Ortega. He emphasized that his primary concern during his injury was to continue contributing to Manchester City’s title chase. The Brazilian goalkeeper’s focus remains on preparing for the upcoming season, dispelling any notions of internal conflict within the squad.
As the new season approaches, both Ederson and Ortega will be key figures in Manchester City’s pursuit of continued success, showcasing the importance of unity and mutual support within the team.