Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke to reporters ahead of the Liverpool game and asked to clarify one of his responses
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 9: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Manchester City, speaks to the press ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Manchester City Football Academy on October 9, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 9: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Manchester City, speaks to the press ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Manchester City Football Academy on October 9, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
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Enzo Maresca asked for some of his words to be clarified as he spoke in public for the first time since Manchester City were found guilty of breaking more than 100 Premier League rules. The manager gave a press conference ahead of the Liverpool game on Sunday that was focused on the bombshell news of the last few weeks.
City's manager gave his full backing to the club, and in his first answer looked to set the tone for an ongoing situation that includes an appeal. "The only thing I can say is is something that I already said. There is a process ongoing and in this moment I completely trust the club," he said.
As the press conference continued, it was picked up on that Maresca had raised the possibility that his trust could disappear. However, the Italian asked for his original answer to be clarified to reflect how he feels.
"Sorry, that was a wrong answer. I completely trust this club in this moment, in the future - always," he said. "Thank you, I can modify the answer!"
Maresca will be hoping that the team do not deviate from their performance level in light of the developments off the pitch. City head to Anfield with a perfect start in the Premier League but will have to be ready for an even more hostile reception than usual.
"You cannot avoid it," the Italian added. "We completely understand the seriousness of the situation but it's our duty, our job to try to control the noise. The manager and the players are focused to win games, not about something different.
"Anfield is a nice pitch. Probably even more warm in terms of environment but the reason why I decided to be a manager is for this kind of game."