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Claudio Bravo could write his name into Manchester City folklore in the upcoming fixture against Liverpool. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Ederson will miss the vital clash at Anfield after he was withdrawn against Atalanta through injury.

The Brazilian has failed to recover in time, and as much as he could be a huge miss, it gives Bravo a unique opportunity to rewrite the script and transform his dubious reputation in Manchester.

The 36-year-old has bags of experience in these massive fixtures, helping Chile win two Copa America's and playing 37 times for Barcelona in their 2014-15 La Liga win.

Despite the fact his frailties have come to dominate his reputation, the Chilean is also no stranger to shot-stopping at crucial times for the Citizens since he joined the club for £15.4m.

Bravo played six times as City won the EFL Cup back in 2017-18, where he also kept two clean sheets and was the hero in two penalty shootouts.

Against the Reds, it has now become a must-win game for the champions with the current standings. A win for Liverpool and the Merseysiders will go nine clear at the top of the table after just 12 games.

However, similar to Willy Caballero, Bravo has the chance to steal City hearts.

Once upon a time, Caballero was not an appreciated figure by City fans, but his heroics in a penalty shootout victory against Liverpool in 2016 saw him become something of a cult hero. Chants of "walking in a Willy wonderland" and "he used to be s****, but now he's alright" became popular terrace anthems in light of his performance against the Reds, proving that players are capable of shaping their reputation during these gargantuan fixtures.

Now, the Chilean has the chance to do the same against an almighty side.

The front three for Liverpool have once again been in excellent form and any keeper would need to be in supreme form to keep them at bay. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have 19 goals between them thus far, and the famous trio are likely to be relishing the prospect of getting at City and testing the number two between the sticks.

Bravo has the chance to stop the goal machines of Liverpool, and should he do that, there could be a place waiting for him in club folklore.

Well, at least if the hosts are awarded penalty, Bravo will have a psychological advantage.