Leicester City custodian Kasper Schmeichel had words of praise for opposite number Ederson before the two take the field in a game that could prove decisive in the Premier League title race.

Schmeichel listed the Manchester City custodian as one of the top three keepers in the world along with Jan Oblak and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

“I would say Ederson along with Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Jan Oblak are the three best goalkeepers in the world and have been for a while for me,” he told Sky Sports.

“The way Ederson plays is so brave. To dare to play like that is bravery and it also enables City to play with a much higher press.

“They are able to really press because they know any ball in behind he will sweep up.

“His bravery in daring to be in those positions, knowing the slightest mistake will cost his team, that’s proper goalkeeping for me and I think he has been the best goalkeeper in this league for a while.”