Peter Crouch Responds To Ederson Claiming That He Could Play In Midfield

Ederson has made an instant impact for Manchester City since his transfer from Benfica in 2017.

The 25-year-old Brazilian 'keeper has allowed Pep Guardiola to solve the issues he previously experienced with Claudio Bravo, along with establishing himself as City's first choice.

Ederson is brimming with confidence, especially when it comes to his footwork. In February, he claimed that he could even play as a central midfielder in the Premier League.

"So, if necessary, I'm definitely up to the task," he said. "It wouldn't be easy, especially in the Premier League, but I think I could manage the challenge."

It is a bold claim to make, so much so that Peter Crouch has stepped up to respond to Ederson.

"What I see in matches, yeah, he looks like he could play -- definitely," he said on That Peter Crouch Podcast.

Sure, the 37-year-old Stoke City forward thinks he could play in midfield, but is he cut out for that position in the Premier League?

The former England international doesn't agree there.

"I don't know about that," he added. "He's never under any pressure really. I know he pings it out.

"Putting someone in central midfield is a bit different [in terms of] being able to see the whole picture."

Former City player Nicky Weaver recently praised the shot-stopper's ability on the pitch, as well as claiming that he could even play at left-back.

"If you look at City, the way they play out with Ederson. He's the best I've ever seen with his feet. He's unbelievable," he told Omnisport (via Four Four Two).

"The thing with Ederson is not how much confidence he's got -- he's obviously got lots -- it's how much confidence the players and defenders have in him because they give it back to him under pressure constantly.

"I've watching him live quite a few times and he could probably play left-back if he wanted. He's got such good feet."

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Topics: Manchester City, Football News, Peter Crouch, Football, Ederson

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