Manchester City keeper Ederson has admitted that he plays with "no fear" and was left unfazed by his nasty collision with Liverpool's Sadio Mane last month.
The 24-year-old - a summer arrival from Benfica - required eight stitches after the incident but was back in action just four days later to remain an ever-present for City in the league and Europe this term.
"It's the way I play - if I have to put my hand, my head, my foot there to help the team that's what I'm going to do," he told reporters. "I have always played the same way. I have no fear of anything.
"I've always watched the Premier League - it was my favourite competition so when I was able to come here, it was like a dream come true. I knew how physical the game is here, how strong and all the tackles. So I was already ready for that and I wasn't really surprised.
"Obviously it's a different championship than I was used to - it's a really quick, really strong championship and you must be focused for 90 minutes. It's just a matter of adaptation, I think I'm settling in really quick but I just need to keep going and keep working for the team."
Ederson has recorded eight clean sheets in 12 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side to date.
Neil Wilkes
