‘Even the wife knows’ – Man City fans react as Ederson reveals criticism from wife following poor performances

Manchester City’s goalkeeper Ederson has revealed receiving criticism from his wife during times of poor showings for the club.

The Manchester City goalkeeper has come under fire in recent weeks from supporters of the club, who have been critical of his inability to maintain clean sheets for Pep Guardiola’s side, despite his impeccable ability on the ball.

The former Benfica stopper has made 29 appearances in all competitions this season, conceding 28 goals with 11 clean sheets.

The Brazilian international has let in seven more goals than his expected tally (14.8) and has a save percentage (63.9%) which sees him eighth from bottom in the Premier League goalkeeper charts.

There is no doubt that Ederson’s ability with the ball at his feet makes him arguably the number one goalkeeper in world football, however some City fans believe that his shot-stopping credentials should call his place in the team into serious question.

Speaking ahead of the Club’s UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with RB Leipzig in Germany this week, the Brazilian international has opened up on his personal life away from the football pitch, and the role his family plays in his own development.

“It’s (all about) family,” Ederson said. “When you are well at home, you’re well everywhere else. Sometimes when I’m sad after a match or I’ve had a bad game, I come home, my kids come to hug me, to play with me – and my wife comes to talk with me.”

Ederson revealed that his wife plays an important role in providing him with the hard-hitting and honest truths on his performance, especially during times when he has not performed to the high levels that he sets himself.

The 29 year-old continued, “When she thinks she must scold me, she does; when she feels like making a compliment, she does that. That is very important, that we have open discussions. She is not the kind that goes, ‘Calm down, you’ll get it right in the next one.’”

“No, many times, she goes, ‘You should have done that, you should not have done what you did, you should not have conceded that goal.’ She helps me to see other aspects.”

“And my children are the most important part because they give me strength – they are my joy. They give my self-esteem a boost and that’s fundamental in my everyday life.”

These Ederson’s comments were shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

@icedinmyveins: “Even the wife knows 😭”

@Baetizy: “She knows he costs us many times I’m glad she tells him the truth”

@Thicc_Chungus17: “Deep how he said “many times” 😭😭. They don’t call him Errorson for no reason 😂😂”

@fsmaware: “Every shot at our goal has high chances of having the opposition celebrate”

@osleva99: “Listen, i’m up for supporting our players no matter what they do . But in this case we have a better keeper that can play immediately. Ortega has proven himself many times he honestly deserves to be our starter keeper. I am only asking for a goalkeeper that can save us a game.”

@a779457: “The abuse he’s getting is getting out of hand now. ‘Play Ortega’ Ortega is a good shot stopper but clearly lacks with the ball at his feet. He turned us into prime Burnley against Arsenal in the cup. Get behind Ederson. He’s going no where.”

@Sushi_Bruh_men: “Sad for him. Constant abuse from the fanbase even after winning titles”

@burian_jakub: “It’s weird situation I don’t like the abuse what he gets, but i still don’t get why Ortega isn’t playing after superb matches .”