Trafford admitted it has been a new experience for him after settling for a back-up role this season. Trafford rejoined the Blues from Burnley last summer with the expectation being he would eventually replace Ederson as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. However, before the end of the window, Gianluigi Donnarumma signed. Since then, the Italy international has been the club’s first choice in the Premier League and Champions League. Meanwhile, Trafford has been starting FA Cup and Carabao Cup matches. Despite this, the England international has made 14 appearances this season with his 15th expected on Saturday at Wembley against Southampton.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Trafford said: “It has obviously been very up and down throughout the season because I haven’t played too much and obviously I had a decision to make in the summer. Everyone always thinks when you make decisions [for] the best possible outcome and obviously it hasn’t been the best possible outcome, but I have just tried to either improve every day and just try and stay positive, try and stay happy.
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Manchester City goalkeepers James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma warm up together(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)