Man City boss Maresca eager to face 'fantastic' Lee Kang-in of Atletico Madrid
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca said Saturday ...
Manchester City's new head coach, Enzo Maresca, expressed his enthusiasm for facing Atletico Madrid's South Korean midfielder, Lee Kang-in, in an upcoming preseason match. Maresca praised Lee as a "fantastic" player during a prematch press conference at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul. The two teams are set to compete in a Coupang Play Series match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday at 8 p.m., with Atletico Madrid recently acquiring Lee.
Maresca, who replaced the successful Pep Guardiola in June, acknowledged the pressure of stepping into Guardiola's shoes but emphasized the privilege of managing such a prestigious club. He highlighted his players' openness to adapting to new structures and patterns, allowing for a smooth transition.
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