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 manager Enzo Maresca expressed his eagerness to face Atletico Madrid and their new Korean signing, Lee Kang-in, in an upcoming preseason match. The English Premier League side will take on the Spanish club in the Coupang Play Series at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday evening. This annual event has been hosting European football teams in South Korea since 2022, with Man City and Atletico Madrid also facing off in 2023, with the latter emerging victorious 2-1.
This year's encounter carries a special local significance, as Atletico Madrid has recently added Lee, a beloved football figure in South Korea. During a prematch press conference at Mokdong Stadium, Maresca hailed Lee as a "fantastic" player, stating that they are looking forward to their match against the Spanish club, including against Lee and their other new signings. The City coach reiterated his confidence in Lee's potential impact on Atletico Madrid.
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