Maresca sends five Manchester City players on holiday before Brighton clash

Enzo Maresca has sent five key Manchester City players, including Erling Haaland, on holiday this week. With a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton approaching, Maresca opts to rest several first-team regulars after City's first league loss of the season to Aston Villa. The players given time off are Haaland, Elliot Anderson, Josko Gvardiol, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Ruben Dias. Backup goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli will start in the cup match, and Maresca emphasizes the need to prepare for tough games against a strong Brighton side who are third in the Premier League.

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