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Daily Mirror
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Mark Taylor

Ederson sends message to Zack Steffen after his costly howler against Liverpool

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has sent a message to understudy Zack Steffen after the American's costly error in the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool over the weekend.

The Sky Blues were knocked out of the FA Cup by their Premier League title rivals in almost embarrassing fashion as the Reds raced to a 3-0 lead at half-time. Following Ibrahima Konate's headed opener, Sadio Mane pounced on a moment of hesitation from stand-in keeper Steffen to virtually tackle the ball into the net.

The USA international had been preferred to first choice Ederson by Pep Guardiola, who left a number of usual starters on the bench initially. But the Brazilian has sent a supportive message to his colleague after undoubtedly the toughest moment of his career.

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