No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win
Manager Enzo Maresca said he had opted against asking his players to practise penalties in training since his close-season arrival to replace Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City secured a spot in the League Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the defending champions suffering a 2-2 draw, they emerged victorious thanks to a remarkable performance by reserve goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, who made two crucial saves.
The team, led by manager Enzo Maresca, had decided not to practice penalties during training this season, but Rulli's heroics ensured their progression. City's win came after a pressure-filled Premier League campaign, with Maresca even resting several key players, including Erling Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ruben Dias, Elliot Anderson, and Josko Gvardiol.
Despite the loss at Aston Villa, Maresca was pleased with the team's rotation and the impact of substitutes like Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic, and Phil Foden, who all scored during the 90 minutes.
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