Manchester City have suffered a major blow in their title run-in after Ederson was forced off injured in their win against Nottingham Forest.
At the City Ground on Sunday the Brazilian made his 40th start of the campaign in all competitions but was replaced at half-time by Stefan Ortega.
Goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland were enough for the champions to claim all the three points against Nuno Espirito Santo's side but Ederson's injury at such a crucial juncture in the title race no doubt dampened celebrations.
While it was initially thought the switch was little more than a precautionary measure, Pep Guardiola offered a worrying prognosis on his first-choice goalkeeper's condition post-match.
'It doesn't look good,' The Spaniard admitted. 'We will see tomorrow with the doctor.'
City supporters' fears will no doubt only have been exacerbated post-match as Ederson
The former Benfica star has only recently recovered from a thigh injury that saw him forced off early in the second half during the club's 1-1 draw with Liverpool last month.
The setback caused Ederson to miss their stalemate with Arsenal at the Emirates at the end of March, and the club's Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash with Real Madrid.
In his absence, Ortega will likely deputise between the sticks, having already made 17 appearances in all competitions as the club's regular cup goalkeeper this season.
Speaking on punditry following City's win on Sunday, Micah Richards insistsed Ortega is more than capable of filling in when called upon.
'I think he's been outstanding.' The defender-turned-pundit said on Sky Sports.
'When Ederson was injured, come in, he didn't let the team down, so I wouldn't be worried about that.
'Maybe just his playing out from the back is not the same quality of Ederson, but he's been a solid player.'
Kaabcknrz
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Ederson is being irresponsible, if you know you are injured, you must ask to be substituted, he nearly costs City the game by carrying on! Did he think he was indispensable to the team and no one could replace him?
PSG 🤣
City_Guy
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So where is the picture of the sling?
thanks
Daphoenix23
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So where is the picture of the sling?
Blind or what mate? That’s the problem with y’all, y’all don’t read through an article and jump straight to the comments to write. Too quick with the fingers but slow with the eye..
Pahlmnry
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So where is the picture of the sling?
did you even read the whole article
royaltyking
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Ederson is being irresponsible, if you know you are injured, you must ask to be substituted, he nearly costs City the game by carrying on! Did he think he was indispensable to the team and no one could replace him?
Classic oil club 115 fan 😂😂
yadadouyz
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Ederson is being irresponsible, if you know you are injured, you must ask to be substituted, he nearly costs City the game by carrying on! Did he think he was indispensable to the team and no one could replace him?
SkylarJohsua
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So where is the picture of the sling?
at the end of the article...next time, read the whole article first before making comment..haha
pekclmpy
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I don't even see anything
Fahcdekopt
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Sorry baby
biyacdeory
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quick recovery lad
Boycdekmy
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Speedy recovery legend 🙏
City_Guy
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So where is the picture of the sling?