Guardiola Defends Trafford in Manchester City Premier League Loss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended his choice to start young goalkeeper James Trafford in their 0-2 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, emphasizing his rotational strategy and the need for consistency in the goalkeeper position. Trafford, who joined City from Burnley for £27 million, made a costly error leading to one of Spurs' goals, but Guardiola maintained that his selection was based on performance and not on Ederson's uncertain future. Ederson, City's previous number one, has been linked with a move to Galatasaray, while City are reportedly interested in PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma as a potential replacement. Guardiola acknowledged the challenges City faced defensively against Spurs and praised Tottenham's tactical setup under new manager Thomas Frank. Despite the loss and scrutiny, Guardiola indicated that multiple players, including goalkeepers, will share playing time throughout the season, keeping options open as the transfer window progresses. The goalkeeper situation remains fluid, with Guardiola open to decisions based on training and form rather than fixed starters.