Ederson is in contention to play against Chelsea after returning to training on Thursday, following a recent muscular problem.
The 26-year-old shotstopper, who has kept five clean sheets in 11 games this season, was back training with the rest of Pep Guardiola’s squad ahead of their crucial clash with the Blues at the Etihad.
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The Brazil international suffered the setback in the 1-1 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League and was substituted at half-time during the game on November 6.
He missed the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield as goals from Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane condemned Guardiola’s side to their third league defeat of the season.
Ederson was also not named in Tite’s Brazil squad for their recent fixtures over the international break against South Korea and Argentina.
Manchester City will be looking to reduce the 9-point gap between them and Jurgen Klopp’s current Premier League frontrunners.
