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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is being assessed for a possible facial fracture after his collision with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson was being assessed for a facial fracture after a nasty collision with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane on Saturday.

The former Benfica stopper was caught in the face by a high foot from Mane in the first half of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

However, Ederson was seen back in the stands at the end of the mach. The keeper can be seen being helped by Manchester City staff with a white plaster on the side of his face.

Ederson was caught in the face by Sadio Mane's boot in the first half of the Premier League tie
Ederson was caught in the face by Sadio Mane's boot in the first half of the Premier League tie
Ederson appeared in the stands being assisted by staffu00a0following his collision with Mane
Ederson appeared in the stands being assisted by staff following his collision with Mane
The goalkeeper can be seen wearing a white plaster on the side of his face where he was hitu00a0
The goalkeeper can be seen wearing a white plaster on the side of his face where he was hit

Senegal striker Mane was given a straight red card by referee Jonathan Moss before Ederson was removed from the pitch on a stretcher after eight minutes of treatment.