In the aftermath of Manchester City’s triumphant season, the spotlight naturally shone on stars like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. However, amidst the club’s recent dominance, Manchester City’s goalkeeper Ederson Moraes threw a surprising name into the mix for the title of the team’s most vital player. The Brazilian called out one of the club’s forgotten stars as the unsung hero for them throughout their winning campaign.

Forget the Haaland hype and De Bruyne’s telepathic vision. In Ederson’s eyes, you need to do much more than that to become integral. Let’s delve deeper and uncover the story behind Ederson’s take on Manchester City’s most vital player.

Ederson snubs Erling Haaland and De Bruyne for the title of Manchester City’s most vital player

When asked about the squad’s most important player, Ederson Moraes, in a surprising twist, singled out the team’s third-choice goalkeeper, Scott Carson, as their most crucial player. “Scott for me is the most important player in the team. Every time at halftime the team is losing, he’ll push the team. I love this guy,” the Brazilian goalkeeper declared. Ederson sees the heart of City’s success beating not on the pitch, but in the locker room, where the 38-year-old veteran quietly fuels their fire.

This proclamation by Ederson raised eyebrows as well among some fans. It is to be noted that the 38-year-old Englishman hasn’t set foot on the pitch for almost two years, being the third-choice behind Ederson and Stefan Ortega. Scott Carson’s journey with Manchester City began in 2019 when he joined the club on a loan. However, it culminated in a permanent move in 2021, when he agreed to help the club.

Ederson described Carson as the team’s GOAT, not for his saves, but for his infectious positivity and unwavering belief in his teammates. Despite his minimal game time, the Englishman’s influence echoes with the squad. As he continues to stand tall with Guardiola’s men, fans will be excited to see Carson make an appearance for City once again.

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Ederson claimed Carson as ‘the most loved player’

The Manchester City goalkeeper has previously praised the impact of Scott Carson in an interview. Ederson proclaimed the English goalkeeper as ‘the most loved player’ in the squad. He revealed, “Scott is the most loved player in our squad and probably the one who spreads the most joy in our dressing room. He’s the first to lift our spirits with his happiness. If it was down to me, I would extend his contract for another four years!”

As Manchester City sets its sights on the upcoming Premier League clash against Everton at Goodison Park, the acknowledgment of Carson’s impact offers a unique perspective. While Erling Haaland and De Bruyne continue to shine brightly, Carson, the unsung hero, silently fuels the team’s spirit.

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