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'Hard to fathom' - Man City criticised for not immediately replacing Ederson after ugly collision with Cristiano Romero by brain injury charity Headway

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The Manchester City goalkeeper was involved in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ederson-reveals-texts-received-arsenal-fans-before-man-city-win-over-tottenham-phone-number-leaked/bltbd773997e1947d7a" target="_blank">nasty second-half collision</a> in the 2-0 win at Tottenham, which saw Romero booked, but he was initially allowed to play on after being examined by medical staff. However, Ederson did not last long and was soon replaced by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-champions-pep-guardiola-stefan-ortega-ederson-man-city/bltcaffe615388118c6" target="_blank">Stefan Ortega</a>, with the Brazilian showing his frustration at being subbed off in such a crucial game.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A distraught Ederson's reaction to being substituted following a painful collision. <a href="https://t.co/3YQ0hiNEkY">pic.twitter.com/3YQ0hiNEkY</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1790480888783868378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Pep Guardiola confirmed after the game that Ederson's withdrawal was not due to him suffering from concussion but due to excessive swelling under his right eye. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pep-guardiola-injury-update-on-ederson-man-city-goalkeeper/blt534b96e39be6913b" target="_blank">The City boss said</a>: “Ederson did not have concussion, he had a problem with his eye. He could not see properly, so the doctor said I should change.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

But even though it was supposedly not concussion related, Headway are not happy with how the situation played out. Chief executive Luke Griggs told the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/ederson-man-city-injury-headway-b1157926.html" target="_blank">Standard</a>: “The concern from players of both teams in the immediate aftermath of the injury, as well as from the medical team and the fact a stretcher was brought onto the pitch, would suggest a clear concern for Ederson’s wellbeing. The fact that he was not immediately removed would suggest a concussion was not suspected, this is hard to understand especially as symptoms can be delayed in their presentation. While we were relieved to see the player taken off a few minutes later, it is hard to fathom why this was not an immediate decision. It is yet another example of when a temporary concussion substitute would have been helpful. Ederson’s angry reaction is no surprise given the competitive nature of players who want to take part in massive games like this one, though his reaction underscores the need to take such decisions out of the players’ hands.”

WHAT HEADWAY SAID

Ederson now faces an anxious wait to see whether he is fit enough to represent City in their final game of the season at home against West Ham. Victory at the Etihad will secure a fourth consecutive title for the Citizens, regardless of the outcome in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kyle-walker-arsenal-man-city-beat-spurs-title-race/blt79a578099286967a" target="_blank">Arsenal</a>'s match versus Everton.

WHAT NEXT FOR EDERSON?

'Hard to fathom' - Man City criticised for not immediately replacing Ederson after ugly collision with Cristiano Romero by brain injury charity Headway | Goal.com

Brain injury charity Headway have criticised the decision not to immediately take off Ederson following his clash with Cristian Romero.

&apos;Hard to fathom&apos; - Man City criticised for not immediately replacing Ederson after ugly collision with Cristiano Romero by brain injury charity Headway