Man City boss Maresca eager to face 'fantastic' Lee Kang-in of Atletico Madrid
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca said Saturday he was "excited" to go up against the Spanish club Atletico Madrid and their new signing Lee Kang-in in a preseason match in Seoul this weekend, calling the South Korean star a "fantastic" player. The two clubs will clash as part of the Coupang Play Series at 8 p.m. Sunday at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The annual series has been bringing popular…
Manchester City's head coach Enzo Maresca expressed his enthusiasm for facing Atletico Madrid's new signing, midfielder Lee Kang-in, in an upcoming preseason match. The Coupang Play Series event will take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday at 8 p.m., marking the first time the Spanish club and City have met in Seoul since 2022.
Last year, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. This year's encounter holds special significance as Lee Kang-in, one of South Korea's most celebrated football figures, makes his Atletico Madrid debut on home soil. Maresca praised the South Korean star, describing him as "fantastic" during a prematch press conference at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul.
He reiterated City's eagerness to compete against Atletico Madrid and their other new signings in the forthcoming match.
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