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Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo ruled out injured for the remainder of the season with calf problem

MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has reportedly seen his season cut short by the injury sustained during Thursday night’s derby against Manchester United.

Goal claims the Chilean suffered a one centimetre tear in his left calf after landing awkwardly while catching a ball.

Claudio Bravo has reportedly been ruled out for the remainder of the season
Claudio Bravo has reportedly been ruled out for the remainder of the season
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Tests on Friday confirmed the problem and Bravo will now be sidelined for at least three weeks, effectively ending his maiden Premier League campaign.

The 34-year-old has been far from convincing after swapping Barcelona for Man City last summer.

Bravo has made a number of high-profile errors between the sticks and eventually lost his place in the team to back-up goalie Willy Caballero.

Bravo injured his calf while jumping for a ball
Bravo injured his calf while jumping for a ball
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Bravos Man City future is unclear after a poor debut season
Bravo's Man City future is unclear after a poor debut season
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But after regaining Pep Guardiola’s trust, Bravo will now be forced to watch the remainder of the season from the stands.

Whether he has a long-term future at the Etihad remains to be seen, even though Joe Hart will be sold this summer.

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Willy Caballero is set to deputise for the remainder of the campaign
Willy Caballero is set to deputise for the remainder of the campaign
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Joe Hart is on loan at Torino and is expected to be sold this summer
Joe Hart is on loan at Torino and is expected to be sold this summer
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City have been linked with a number of up-and-coming keepers, most notably Benfica’s Ederson.

And it’s unlikely Bravo would be fine with playing No.2 after leaving Barcelona for the very same reason.

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