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Trafford's World Cup Hopes Dim Amid City Competition

12/18/2025

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Trafford left Burnley in July 2025 to join Manchester City on a five-year deal.
He started due to Ederson's injury but faced competition after Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG.
Trafford has only seven appearances this season, limiting his chances to impress England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup.
Nicky Weaver expressed sympathy.
Weaver suggested Trafford could benefit from learning alongside Donnarumma.

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Trafford left Burnley in July 2025 to join Manchester City on a five-year deal.
He started due to Ederson's injury but faced competition after Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG.
Trafford has only seven appearances this season, limiting his chances to impress England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup.
Nicky Weaver expressed sympathy.
Weaver suggested Trafford could benefit from learning alongside Donnarumma.