Man City goalkeeper Ederson believes he could play in midfield
Praised for his passing ability at Manchester City, goalkeeper Ederson feels he could be a midfielder.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson believes he is capable of playing in midfield in the Premier League.
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The Brazil international, 24, has been praised for his passing ability, which has helped Pep Guardiola's high-flying league leaders.
Ederson, the former Benfica shot-stopper, said he felt he could play as a midfielder if required.
"When I played in the Benfica youth teams, they would always call me to play in midfield if someone was missing and I didn't ever embarrass myself," he told FourFourTwo.
"So, if necessary I'm definitely up to the task. It wouldn't be easy, especially in the Premier League, but I think I could manage the challenge."
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Ederson has made 25 Premier League appearances for City this term after arriving from Benfica for a reported £35million.
Ederson not City's first choice free-kick taker
The shot-stopper said he had even worked on his free-kicks, but added he had several team-mates ahead of him in the pecking order.
"There are so many good players in this team who are ahead of me. I was always comfortable with the ball at my feet, and this helps me during games. I think it's a natural talent," Ederson said.
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"It's something I've been working on since I started out at Sao Paulo, and over time I've tried to improve my skills.
"But even when I played in the local academy, I was trying to show off some ability with my feet. I actually scored several free-kicks."