Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby
Maresca said his team’s unbeaten start matters more than his derby debut as City seek a fourth straight league win.
- On Sunday, Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca prepares for his first Manchester derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford, seeking to maintain City's 100 percent league record while United pursue a statement win.
- Recent history fuels the rivalry, with Maresca defending midfielder Elliot Anderson's claim that City are the "kings of Manchester." Anderson joined from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, arriving at a club that has finished above United in every season since 2013.
- Manchester City received a boost as homegrown star Nico O'Reilly is "100 per cent available" for the derby after recovering from a back issue, though teammate Jeremy Doku will miss the match due to injury.
- United face a physical challenge with two days' fewer rest than City after playing their Champions League opener on Thursday. Maresca acknowledged the tight turnaround, noting similar schedules occurred last year when the club played Napoli then Arsenal after two days.
- Addressing his managerial approach, Maresca emphasized broader goals, stating "To be honest, I'm more thinking about the team, the fans, the table." He stressed that while winning the derby matters, maintaining the team's winning momentum remains the primary focus.
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Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby
Enzo Maresca spoke about the importance of the derby between Manchester City and Manchester United and recalled the match between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos
The big Manchester derby may be just around the corner, but City coach Enzo Maresca considers Olympiacos - Panathinaikos the ultimate rivalry. Enzo Maresca spoke about the intensity of big football derbies shortly before the "duel of Manchester City with United" and singled out Olympiacos-Panathinaikos, having experienced first-hand the atmosphere of the Greek "eternal" derby. Olympiacos-Panathinaikos the worst derby for Maresca Manchester City,…
Enzo Maresca recalled the derby between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos on the occasion of Manchester City's game with fellow countryman United. The post Maresca spoke about Olympiacos – Panathinaikos: "It's the most... hot derby he's ever seen" (vid) appeared first on in.gr.
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