Overview
- Trafford made two vital saves, including a standout stop from Ben Woodburn, in Manchester City’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford to reach the fifth round.
- Speaking to BBC Sport, he called his cup-only role “not what I expected,” accepting the situation but stressing he must make the most of each appearance.
- Pep Guardiola hailed Trafford as “so reliable” and a “fantastic keeper” after the performance, reinforcing his value in City’s rotation.
- Since Gianluigi Donnarumma’s late-summer arrival, Trafford has largely featured in domestic cups and has not played Premier League minutes, with reports noting 11 appearances and multiple clean sheets this season.
- Transfer talk has escalated with multiple Premier League clubs linked and fresh reports suggesting a summer decision, though City are understood to be willing to keep him if he remains as Donnarumma’s deputy.