Guardiola believes the goalkeeper’s heroics during the encounter helped Man City to defeat Chelsea 2-0 on Wednesday and move into the 4th round
By Kehinde Okeowo
Man City boss, Pep Guardiola has praised his second-choice goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega Moreno, after his spectacular saves earned his team a fourth-round berth in Carabao Cup.
The Citizens defeated the Blues 2-0 in the third round of the cup competition at the Etihad on Wednesday night, all thanks to the heroics of Moreno.
After the match, Guardiola described Moreno’s display for Man City against Chelsea as “exceptional”.
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The German goalkeeper made some decisive saves before two goals from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez ensured Man City progressed into the next round of the competition.
“It is not the first game [that Moreno has impressed],” Guardiola said at his post-match press conference after the match.
“The game in Dortmund and against Sevilla, he was exceptional. Today as well.
“The club made an incredible signing. He is an exceptional goalkeeper in all departments with the ball and with his feet.
“Chelsea didn’t score because he saved it. It is good for Ederson as well. To have competition is so important to maintain your level,” he added.