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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…

Man City boss Maresca eager to face 'fantastic' Lee Kang-in of Atletico Madrid

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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