Manchester City goalkeeper Scott Carson set a record with his return against Sporting CP (0-0) in Wednesday’s Champions League game. The 36-year-old third goalkeeper was substituted by coach Josep Guardiola after 73 minutes to thank him for his role off the pitch at the Etihad Stadium.
His game against Sporting CP marked Carson’s second Champions League game after his first million dollar debut for Liverpool against Juventus on April 5, 2005. At 16 years and 338 days, the Englishman will go down in the books as the player with the longest time remaining between games. . Champions League matches.
Guardiola has been able to use the England national jersey four times without risk, as City won the first leg 0-5 in Lisbon. Carson replaced Ederson Moraes, while second baseman Zack Steffen stayed on the bench.
After Sporting’s draw, Guardiola said: “It was good to see Carson in action in the Champions League.” said. “She has chemistry with Ederson and Zack. Everyone listens to Scott. Backstage is very important to us and now on the pitch.”
“Saved us from losses”
Shortly after his place, Carson stepped forward and saved an opportunity from Sporting striker Paulinho. “He saved us from losses,” Guardiola said.
Last season, Carson also broke Premier League records, starting against Newcastle United in May. Almost ten years later, it is back at the highest level in England. Meanwhile, Carson was active in Bursaspor in Turkey and in the championship with Wigan Athletic and Derby County.
City became the fourth club against Sporting in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich also qualified. Ajax will play a rematch against Benfica on Tuesday.
Drop by Scott Carson for a bet on Paulinho.
Drop by Scott Carson for a bet on Paulinho.
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Source: NU
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