When he took off goalkeeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, Pep Guardiola made the correct decision. Ederson had taken a hard hit to the head in a clash with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero at the foot of his post.
Despite Ederson’s dissatisfaction with the decision, which was made based on the club doctor’s advise, his manager’s actions were entirely appropriate. Not only was he operating in the Brazilian goalkeeper’s best interests, but he also showed total faith in Stefan Ortega, who was named as his substitute.
And Ortega, who has excelled each time he has filled in for Ederson this season, might have sealed City’s sixth championship in seven years with a 21-minute cameo of the highest caliber.
