Claudio Bravo had to wait, but the goalkeeper finally made his Manchester City debut on Saturday, starting the all-important clash with neighbors Manchester United.
The custodian who had ousted former number one choice goalkeeper Joe Hart was given the nod by Pep Guardiola, as the Spaniard looked to get the better of Jose Mourinho’s side.
Everything started brilliantly for the Chilean shot-stopper. The Citizens marched to a two-goal lead thanks to strikes from Kevin de Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho, with Bravo rarely being challenged.
All was well until the 42nd minute, that is, when a huge blunder from the former Barca man saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic score right before the break to pull one back for the home side.
Bravo, who had left his line to collect a cross, dropped the ball right next to the Swedish striker who made no mistake in burying it into the away team’s net.
Of course, in typical fashion, Twitter was quick to tear the goalkeeper apart for his mistake. Others couldn’t help but claim that Joe Hart would have been able to catch that ball. Check out the best tweets.
If only Claudio Bravo had a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg he might have caught that. #ManchesterDerby pic.twitter.com/PcPegn8MSy
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 10, 2016
Bravo realising he actually has to use his hands properly in this league.
— Hiten. (@HitenPatel13) September 10, 2016
A blunder from Bravo gives Zlatan the chance to score.
— bet365 (@bet365) September 10, 2016
Meanwhile, in Turin... pic.twitter.com/wqDI4OFiKZ
Joe Hart watching Claudio Bravo slip up on his Man City debut... pic.twitter.com/r5HkdZ6acx
— Will Grigg's On Fire (@WillGriggFire) September 10, 2016
Joe Hart after Bravo howler.. pic.twitter.com/T8ohmHo65c
— Man Utd FF (@ManUtdFF) September 10, 2016
Gary Neville on Claudio Bravo: 'You can pass, but can you catch?' #ManchesterDerbypic.twitter.com/LrypGnvg6h
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) September 10, 2016
Tbf Pep wanted a keeper who is more like an outfield player and Bravo did just get an assist
— New York City FC fan (@Kingkeir) September 10, 2016
#MCFC fans at Bravo right now... pic.twitter.com/wN6Mzv2WsG
— Onefootball (@Onefootball) September 10, 2016
Joe Hart watching the replay of Zlatan's goal like... pic.twitter.com/2gW76R458s
— TheODDSbible (@TheOddsBible) September 10, 2016
Joe Hart Watching The Ibra Goal Like... pic.twitter.com/LV3QqIBYhP
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) September 10, 2016
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