Maresca believes that without needing to make too many adjustments, anything can happen before the transfer window closes.

Manchester City, nicknamed "The Blue Moon," will face the K-League All-Stars at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Maresca stated in a press conference that the team's roster does not require major changes, but also noted that anything is possible before the summer transfer window closes.

Veteran players Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who have played for Manchester City for many years, have left the city, while Ake joined Fenerbahce in July.

However, Elliott Anderson, the England midfielder who impressed at the 2026 World Cup, joined Manchester City last month and signed a five-year contract.

Manchester City manager Maresca said, "Fortunately, the team doesn't need too many adjustments. However, we also know that the team has lost several experienced and important players, including Bernardo Silva, Stones and Ake, who are all very crucial players. Therefore, we still have some work to do."

“Sports Director Hugo Viana is here, CEO Ferran Soriano is here, and we communicate daily. It's certain we still have some things to do. I say this because the transfer window is still open. Anything can happen before it closes. It's still August; things will be completely different when the window closes in September.”

In a friendly match held earlier in Hong Kong, Manchester City scored a goal through Divock Mbama, but were later equalized by the opposing team and ultimately lost to Serie A champions Inter Milan in a penalty shootout.

Maresca stated, "We brought many young players this time, and some of them already got playing time in the last match against Inter Milan. Ryan McAdoo performed very well, as did the other young players. However, it's a pity that he has a minor shoulder problem and will be unable to participate in tomorrow's match, but fortunately, the injury is not serious."

"Whether in defense or offense, we are building an overall tactical concept, including what kind of defense we want to use and how to organize offense under a fixed tactic."

In addition, Maresca said, "This is a completely new philosophy that I started to promote after I came to the club. We want to win games, which is the most important goal. But at the same time, we also hope to see the team improve day by day."

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