Maresca hopes the new ideas will be effective in the game.

2026-08-01 09:45

Maresca hopes the new ideas will be effective in the game.


Manchester City, nicknamed "The Blue Moon," will travel to Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park to face Italian giants Inter Milan in a friendly match. Maresca stated that instilling new ideas into the team is crucial and he hopes to see results on the pitch.


The 46-year-old Maresca previously managed Chelsea, leading the Blues to win the European Championship and the FIFA Club World Cup. After Pep Guardiola, who led Manchester City to numerous titles, left, Maresca became the new manager of the "Citizens" at the end of June, signing a three-year contract.


Manchester City's new manager, Maresca, said, "We've been training together as a team for 10 days now, which is very important. We're instilling some new ideas in the team and hope to see some results in this match, which is the most important thing."


"This is our first preseason game, and games are always opportunities to improve and grow. The team is currently at a crucial stage, so games like this are very important for the players to get into shape. We are happy to be here training and we are looking forward to this game."


Maresca emphasized, "Every coach brings something different, and injecting new ideas into the team is my goal and my responsibility."


In addition to bringing young players into this preseason training, other veteran players such as Diaz, Nunes and Malmush will also gradually return to the team.


Maresca also stated, "So far, I am very satisfied with the current team. There are many young players here, all of whom are excellent and full of energy."


“Our first-team players will all be back when the new season starts. There is no doubt that they are very important for the entire season.”


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