Ederson To Miss FA Cup Final Due to Injury
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will be sidelined for the FA Cup final following a fractured eye socket sustained in their recent 2-0 victory over Tottenham. The 30-year-old Brazilian was visibly displeased when substituted in the 69th minute, as Pep Guardiola deemed it too risky for him to continue.
Ederson’s injury occurred during a collision with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, which required extensive treatment on the pitch. Despite initial assessment by City’s medical team, Ederson was unable to continue, leading to Stefan Ortega taking over in goal.
Ortega made crucial saves after coming on and will now be City’s first-choice goalkeeper for the remaining fixtures. Guardiola assured that Ederson was not concussed, but the injury will keep him out of the FA Cup final against Manchester United on 25 May. City’s immediate focus is on their upcoming Premier League clash with West Ham, where a win or matching Arsenal’s result will secure their fourth consecutive league title.
Varane Bids Farewell to Old Trafford
Raphael Varane bid farewell to Old Trafford following Manchester United’s final home game of the season on Wednesday night. Despite being sidelined by injury, the French defender joined his teammates for the lap of appreciation to acknowledge the support of the United fans.
Varane, who missed the 3-2 win over Newcastle, has confirmed his departure from the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. In an emotional post-match message on Instagram, he expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying: “Old Trafford, thank you.”
United’s remaining fixtures include a trip to Brighton and the FA Cup final at Wembley against Manchester City. Varane’s absence will be felt as United prepare for these crucial matches.
United Target Frimpong Amid City Interest
Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive wing-back, is reportedly on Manchester United’s radar as they plan their summer transfer activity. According to HITC, Manchester City have also expressed interest in re-signing Frimpong, who previously spent time at the club as a youth player.
Frimpong has enjoyed a standout season for Leverkusen, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists while helping his team win the Bundesliga title and reach the Europa League final. His performances have made him a key target for several top clubs, including United.
City’s interest adds competition for United, but recent reports suggest that United are well-positioned to secure Frimpong’s signature. With Aaron Wan-Bissaka expected to leave and Diogo Dalot’s role still evolving, Frimpong’s potential arrival could strengthen United’s right-back options significantly. Frimpong is reportedly eager for a new challenge, and United may have the advantage in this transfer pursuit.