Enzo Maresca discusses futures of Manchester City academy stars

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Enzo Maresca discusses futures of Manchester City academy stars
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Enzo Maresca addressed the media after Manchester City's penalty shootout loss to Inter Milan in Hong Kong, his first match as manager. He praised the performance of academy players and noted that he will determine their futures following the pre-season tour. Maresca plans to evaluate players like Ryan McAidoo closely as they prepare for upcoming competitions. He emphasized the importance of youth development, having previously achieved high numbers of academy debuts at Leicester City and Chelsea. Maresca highlighted that physical condition will be vital as the team prepares for the Community Shield against Arsenal in two weeks.

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  • Manchester City lost 1-1 (1-3 on penalties) to Inter Milan.
  • Maresca's first game in charge focused on academy players amid a pre-season tour.
  • He will assess the futures of players like Ryan McAidoo after pre-season.
  • City plays Arsenal in the Community Shield in two weeks.
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Maresca says it is “amazing” to see academy stars representing Man City in his first game in chargeItalian says he will decide on the futures of young pre-season tourists “in the right moment”...

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