Enzo Maresca makes shock Manchester City penalty admission after Carabao Cup shootout victory over Brighton
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has stunned fans by revealing that his squad did not undergo any specific penalty training before their Carabao Cup victory. Despite the lack of preparation from twelve yards, the holders managed to navigate a tense shootout against Brighton to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca surprised fans by admitting his team had not practiced penalties before their Carabao Cup victory over Brighton. Despite this lack of preparation, the holders triumphed in a 4-3 penalty shootout, advancing to the quarter-finals. Rulli proved to be the hero, saving penalties from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk to secure the win.
City's five successful penalties included conversions from Phil Foden, Enzo Fernandez, Jeremy Doku, and Vitor Reis. Maresca praised his players for maintaining their composure under pressure and highlighted Rulli's effective backup performance. Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, recognized his team's unfortunate exit, vowing to avenge the loss in the upcoming Premier League match.
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