11 Jun 2026 16:40:14
I read an interesting piece today that suggests that Ederson could play a role at rb this summer for Brazil.
Potentially an interesting option for us there going forward. It might give us another option at rb too.
11 Jun 2026 18:59:36
He has been called up by Brazil due to the withdrawal, through injury, of Wesley.
He was due to play as their first-choice right-back.
I suspect a bit of adding 2+2 and getting 5.
I have to say, I was a bit surprised they called up a midfielder to replace a first-choice defender.
Brazilian way of doing things, I suppose.
11 Jun 2026 20:01:48
He has been playing right back in training, and Ancelotti spoke about it at his press conference. He said that he has strong options there, with Danilo and now Ederson, who has surprised him there. I'm not suggesting he will be our rb, I just thought it interesting that he could be an option there.
11 Jun 2026 20:19:17
O.K. Fair enough, Ken. Did not see that.
He is known for his running power and ball winning, so could well make sense to give him a go there.
Would be one huge bonus if he did turn out to be a good option there, turning a good bargain into an outstanding one.
11 Jun 2026 22:32:34
I always thought our 2007/08 side was our best - better than the treble side. A big reason for that was how balanced we were with Hargreaves at right back. He often moved in field but gave width when needed. It was such a pity he couldn't stay fit. If Ederson can perform that role I'd be thrilled.