Irish Sunday Mirror

EDERSON BOOTED IN THE FACE

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the stand. And Klopp said: “Mr Moss was close to sending me to the stands. I don’t know what he thought, but I had just said to the fourth official that I didn’t think it was a red card.

“It was an accident. Everyone knows Sadio didn’t see the goalie and didn’t try to kick the goalie.

“Sadio is very, very, very upset. I am sure that, if he hadn’t lifted his leg, then it would have been a foul by the goalie and a red card.” And last night Mane posted on his official Facebook page: “I hope and wish Ederson a quick recovery.

“I am so sorry he was hurt during our accidental collision on the pitch and am sorry for him that he could not complete the match because of it.

“I pray he heals fast and is back playing very soon!”

Ederson, a £35million summer signing from Benfica, was treated for eight minutes on the pitch before being transporte­d to City’s £60m medical facility.

It was confirmed that he had not suffered concussion or any other serious damage and he felt well enough to take a seat on City’s bench for the final few minutes of the game with a plaster on his jaw.

Klopp confirmed that Liverpool will not be launching an appeal to have the red card overturned. He said: “I think that would be a waste of time – a bit like today.”

City led through Sergio Aguero’s 24th-minute strike when Mane saw red. Gabriel Jesus and substitute Leroy Sane then scored two apiece as Pep Guardiola’s men ran riot.

Guardiola said: “Ederson’s bone isn’t broken – that’s important. He won’t be more beautiful, but I hope he can come back soon.”

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