Mane had apologised, says Ederson

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London, September 25: Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has revealed that he accepted an apology from Sadio Mane after the Liverpool forward's red card challenge saw the Brazilian sent to hospital.

Ederson needed eight stitches to repair facial wounds after being caught by a high boot from a fast-moving Mane during City's 5-0 Premier League win over the Reds at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month.

At the time there were fears Ederson could have suffered serious injury as he received treatment on the field for eight minutes and was carried off on a stretcher.

Mane was banned for three games for the challenge and subsequently expressed his sorrow in public.

"We don't know each other, but I would love to have his number and send him a proper message," Sane said after the game.

Thankfully for Mane, the Brazilian recovered quickly and was back in action in a Champions League game at Feyenoord just four days later.

Ederson said this weekend: "Yes, I had contact with him. He sent me a message. I told him to stay calm, those things happen on the pitch, it could happen any time. I told him to not worry and wished him a good season."

Ederson, who initially wore headgear when he returned to the field, insists his confidence has not been affected by the incident.

"I ended up having a hard hit in the face but in the same week I was ready to play in the Champions League," the24-year-old added. "I faced that game full of confidence again, without any fear and happy for the result we achieved."