Manchester City coach, Maresca, spoke about the difficulty of playing at certain stadiums, specifically referring to Dragão as a complicated venue to visit. The coach highlighted that the atmosphere created by the fans is fantastic, acknowledging the challenge of playing in those conditions.
These statements come in the preview of the Manchester derby, a game that marks the team's return to domestic commitments after the international period. Maresca sought to prepare the players for another intense atmosphere at Old Trafford.
The Italian coach also recalled a Champions League match, drawing parallels with the intensity expected for the derby. The previous experience seems to influence the tactical approach that Maresca intends to implement.
Manchester City arrives at this derby needing to earn important points in the Premier League standings, at a crucial moment in the season where each match significantly counts towards the club's aspirations.
