Enzo Maresca: Man City manager says "you need to adapt" to scheduling
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca emphasized the need for teams to adapt to fixture scheduling, as City enters the Premier League derby against Manchester United with two extra days of rest.
- City played their Champions League match against Porto on Tuesday, while United's game against Sabah occurred 48 hours later, giving City more recovery time before the derby.
- Maresca referenced a similar scheduling situation last season when City had less rest than Arsenal before a league match, highlighting that such challenges are common and require adaptation.
- The expanded Champions League format and domestic cup commitments have increased fixture congestion, affecting English teams' preparation and recovery times.
- Maresca, managing his first Manchester derby, stressed the importance of the match and maintaining the team's identity, noting City's strong start to the season compared to United's slower performance.
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