'He can't see properly' - Pep Guardiola gives injury update on Ederson after Man City goalkeeper rages after being taken off

Ederson suffered an eye injury after a collision with Tottenham's Christian Romero with City leading by a slender one-goal margin. The incident occurred when Ederson dived low to stop a cross and Romero accidentally struck him on his face at the back post with his knee. Despite remaining down for several minutes to receive treatment, Ederson continued briefly but misplaced his first pass, prompting Guardiola to replace him with Stefan Ortega shortly afterwards.

An enraged Ederson left the field frustrated and even argued with Guardiola on the touchline while making his way onto the bench. The Brazilian then kicked a bottle and broke down in tears as teammate Matheus Nunes consoled him. This marked the fourth time Ederson has been substituted due to injury this season.

Guardiola shed light on Ederson's condition in a post-match interview, stating, "Ederson did not have a concussion; he had a problem with his eye. He could not see properly, so the doctor said I should change him. He had a kick in the eye, and it is swollen. The doctor told me he needed to be replaced. I didn't have an alternative".

Adding to City's injury woes, Kevin De Bruyne was also substituted after he was kicked from behind by Pape Matar Sarr forcing a stoppage earlier in the game. De Bruyne struggled to continue and Guardiola revealed: "Kevin [De Bruyne] had a kick to the ankle and couldn’t run properly."

Despite these setbacks, City managed to secure a crucial win against Tottenham, bringing them one step closer to clinching the Premier League title. A victory in their final game of the season against West Ham United at home will guarantee them the championship, their fourth title in five years. City fans will be hoping for a swift recovery for both players, especially with the title on the line in the final match.