Pep Guardiola returned from injury key ahead of Real Madrid

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Manchester City will have a first-choice goalkeeper Ederson back for their clash with the UEFA Champions League Real Madrid.

The defending champions host Los Blancos in midweek after a thrilling 3-3 quarter-final first leg draw in Madrid last week.

Ederson has missed City's last five games in all competitions through injury and was not a risk at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Brazilian international was fit to face Real Madrid in the Spanish capital and is expected to start in the second leg.

“Ederson was ready to play against Real Madrid. He is ready to play against Luton, but we have to make a decision on him for several reasons,” according to reports from BBC Sport.

Guardiola did not offer an update on any further injury concerns ahead of a crucial run of games with the England star. Phil Foden I struggle for fitness.

Defensive duo Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake remain out of town as Guardiola aims to give both players the best possible chance of returning in time to face Real Madrid on April 17.



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