“In Russia, the goalkeeper kisses the gate? There is one coach in Brazil … “Interview with Ederson

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Manchester City got off to a bad start this season, but have now escaped to first place in the championship. Goalkeeper Ederson have not conceded in their last eight Premier League games and are likely to win the Golden Glove again at the end of the season. The journalist of the Championship made an interview for Okko Sport, which we publish on our website. Other interviews with Premier League players are available to subscribers of the service.

– You were born in Brazil – the country of Pele, Romario, Ronaldinho and other stars, but you became a goalkeeper. Why did you stop at the goalkeeper’s position?
– When they talk about young guys who dream of becoming footballers, they really focus more on Pele, Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho and Neymar. So I started to play in the field, but then I had difficulties, and I went to the goal. From the first day I fell in love with a new role and I still feel this passion.

– Who were you before the goalkeeper?
– I started out as a left back.

– Let’s imagine that there are no goalkeepers in football. What position would you be in then?
– Midfielder.

– Why?
– Because I think I can see the pitch well and I have a good pass. If I were a midfielder today, De Bruyne sat on the bench, and I played. Okay, just kidding. But in general I really like this position. I look at her a little differently. I follow her when I watch matches on TV.

– They say that goalkeepers are a separate caste and they even think differently. It’s true?
– Yes Yes. The field players and goalkeepers are at different levels because our role is very complex. Special attention is paid to the goalkeepers, the focus is on them. If the striker doesn’t score, then everything is in order. Just no luck. Was the defender wrong? Happenes. But if the goalkeeper messed up, then no one would insure us. I think our position is ungrateful. You can give a brilliant match, beat off a bunch of punches, but then one mistake and everyone will remember it.

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– Do goalkeepers play with their feet more and more now?
– Yes. We and other teams use it, we build the game like that. Our structure requires a goalkeeper who knows how to give short, medium and long passes. Football is really evolving. Now I understand that the role of the goalkeeper is much more important than before.

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– In Russia there is a goalkeeper who kisses the goal for good luck. Can you imagine that? And you yourself have some kind of tradition?
– Many have superstitions – they always do something before a match or during a game. For example, in Brazil there is a coach who does not allow the bus to backtrack. He says that bad luck attracts so much. Everyone has their own chips – I respect them. If someone thinks they are helping him, then let him. This is a question of psychology. I have no superstitions, so it’s a little easier for me.

– Tell me honestly: during the match, do you see what is happening in someone else’s penalty area?
– Differently. Sometimes I can make out, because the line of defense rises high, as I am behind it. A little can be considered, although after filing in the penalty area it is no longer possible to make out the details. Whether the ball hit my hand or not … Although in a sense I can see a lot, because everything unfolds in front of me.

– Goalkeepers do not run 10 kilometers, but do they experience no less stress than field ones?
– Yes. And here it is more difficult for the goalkeeper. Psychological fatigue is worse than physical fatigue. Even if we do not rush 10 kilometers, but only 3-3.5. And sometimes even less.

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– How do you feel about the joke that City has so much possession of the ball that the team doesn’t need a goalkeeper?
– Well, fans can joke like that. This is their right, which I accept. Although, in my opinion, one should not think so. You can’t treat your rivals without respect. We must always be concentrated, even if we have a lot of ball control. We try to own it more so that the opponent gets tired.

– What’s more offensive – to miss the ball between your legs or next to your hand?
– It depends on situation. Sometimes worse between the legs and sometimes near the hand. Depends on what the blow was, from what distance.

– Have you ever missed a goal and realized that it was unrealistic to save the goal? Maybe they even thought: “Damn, they gave me a good goal!”

– Of course it happened. Including in the Premier League. Then you look and look and do not understand how it was possible to cope. We have to accept that sometimes we get incredible hits.

– For instance?
– The match against Bournemouth in my first season. Then Company hit the serve with his head, but the opponent was the first to reach the ball and shot into the corner. I analyzed a lot and it was hard to deal with. I must admit that it was a good goal.

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– How do you distinguish Zinchenko from De Bruyne?
– Well, there are still small differences. We joke about it in the dressing room. But in general, yes, they really look like twins. Or rather, father and son.

– And the last thing. In the All or Nothing documentary about City, we learned how Guardiola can yell at football players. Have such screams happened this season?
– No no. Then there were just such circumstances, nervous games. I had to be more demanding. It’s okay, emotions make you be more focused. If a person is not ready to hear the cry, then he can immediately switch to another sport.

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