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Third choice keeper Scott Carson set to be drafted in for Man City at Leicester with Ederson banned after 'red list' internationals row and No 2 Zack Steffen out with Covid

Manchester City look set to pick their third choice goalkeeper, Scott Carson, against Leicester on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola's hand has been forced and the champions may have to trust the 36-year-old against Brendan Rodgers' side with Ederson and Zack Steffen unavailable.

The Brazilian FA are leading the South American nations taking revenge for clubs blocking their players from travelling to 'red-list' countries, by imposing a 'five-day restriction' on the players they called up, even though they did not fly.

Manchester City are set to pick Scott Carson, their third choice goalkeeper, against Leicester
Ederson is among the Brazil players to have been given a 'five day restriction'
Zack Steffen is out having contracted Covid on international duty with the USA

That means City's No 1, Ederson, would not be allowed to play and the club could face punishment from FIFA if they chose to start him.