why is ederson not playing

Ederson is not playing currently for Manchester City primarily due to ongoing transfer speculation and negotiations with Galatasaray, who have made an official offer for him. He missed the recent match against Wolverhampton because of illness, specifically gastroenteritis, which involved stomach problems and vomiting. The club and manager Pep Guardiola have decided to keep him out of the lineup until there is clarity regarding his future, as this transfer situation is unresolved. Additionally, the club has signed James Trafford, who has started the first few Premier League games of the season, adding to the uncertainty around Ederson's position. Manchester City is also reportedly close to signing Gianluigi Donnarumma, which supports the possibility of Ederson leaving the club. Guardiola has cited stomach illness as the official reason for Ederson's absence but many fans believe the transfer situation is the real cause behind his not playing. Guardiola has yet to make a final decision about the starting goalkeeper role as the transfer window closure approaches.