Donnarumma doesn’t have to match Ederson

MANCHESTER City manager Pep Guardiola insists he is not expecting new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to match Ederson’s footwork.

- By ANDY HAMPSON

Donnarumma, widely regarded as the world’s best keeper, joined City from European champions Paris St Germain in a deadline day deal last week while Ederson left the club to join Fenerbahce.

The Italian, however, is not renowned for his distribution - something which made Ederson an integral part of City's success in his eight years under Guardiola.

"I always try to adapt to the quality of the players," said Guardiola at a press conference to preview Sunday's derby clash against Manchester United in the Premier League.

"I wouldn't demand 'Gigi' do something he is uncomfortable with. We are talking about the best (goalkeeper) I have ever seen with distribution, short and long passes, in Ederson.