Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson recently gave an interview to the club's official website, sharing his understanding of goalkeeper involvement in passing plays, the influence of his personal idol, Dick Cheney, and his outlook on the Premier League this season.
Speaking about the goalkeeper's involvement in the passing game, Ederson said, "This tactic is crucial for us, especially in the organizational phase of the game. When I first joined City, I practiced a lot in this area. Nowadays, due to the intensive fixtures, we are not able to do this type of training as often as we would like. But I always aim to look back at the game and review my decisions to find better options. The key is to stay calm, anticipate the possibilities and look for opportunities to pass to my teammates, who in most cases are in open positions."
Talking about his idol, goalkeeper Dick Cheney, who has scored the most goals, Ederson revealed, "I've had very few opportunities to practise penalties, and I've probably only attempted one or two in training. But I've always told my teammates that if it goes to a penalty shootout, I want to take one, preferably the fifth! It's about stress management and I try to stay calm, which is key. Just like in training, I let myself relax. Although a lot of players feel that pressure, and I'm no exception, I like to take on challenges like this."
On this season's Premier League campaign, Ederson said, "We aspire to win the title every season, but every season is full of variables. There are new additions to the squad, players can get injured and there are still 96 points to play for this season, so anything is possible. Every game is unique and every team has a chance to score or lose points. We are currently in second place and the season will be full of variables, but I hope we can stay consistent and stay at the top of the table."
