Why Ederson didn't play for Man City vs Brighton but Julian Alvarez did
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEderson was given a rest against Brighton on Saturday after returning back from international duty tired, Pep Guardiola confirmed.
City returned to domestic action after the international break and beat Brighton to end a run of back-to-back league defeats and three defeats in four in all competitions.
The eye-catching selection choice was Stefan Ortega's first league start of the season, and only fourth overall. Ederson had started 62 league games in a row before that run.
He was dropped to the bench against Brighton, with Guardiola citing his travel and recovery after international duty in South America - although Argentina international Julian Alvarez started having travelled a similar distance. ALSO READ: Guardiola reveals selection doubts over three Man City players vs Brighton ALSO READ: Ruthless Pep Guardiola call on five Man City players showed what he thought of Arsenal defeat Explaining why Ederson was on the bench, Guardiola said: "Just for the fact the travel from Eddy from Brazil.
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