Soccer-Man City hope to have Ederson, Jesus ready for Brugge clash


Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, Barranquilla, Colombia - October 10, 2021 Brazil's Gabriel Jesus during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

(Reuters) - Manchester City are hopeful that goalkeeper Ederson and striker Gabriel Jesus can feature in Tuesday's Champions League clash at Club Brugge with the Brazilian pair already in Belgium, manager Pep Guardiola said.

The duo were in World Cup qualifying action against Uruguay in Manaus last Friday and missed Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Burnley having been asked to travel directly to Belgium for the European game.

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