Maresca praises player effort amid heat in friendly win

Enzo Maresca expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in challenging conditions during a 3-1 victory over K-League All Stars on August 5. The match took place in Seoul, where temperatures reached around 36 degrees Celsius. Goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Divin Mubama contributed to the win, marking Maresca's first success as manager after a previous draw against Inter. He emphasized the importance of player effort despite the heat, noting that several first-team stars were absent and expected to join the squad in Manchester soon.

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