Maresca lost his first match for Manchester City, losing to Inter in a penalty shootout in Hong Kong

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In their first match under the management of Enzo Mareschi, Manchester City drew 1:1 with Inter Milan as part of the pre-season tour, but lost the post-match penalty shootout with a 3:1 draw. The team with the captain's armband is seen on the field by Phil Foden, who rejected the vote of confidence in the new coach after a disastrous last season.

The beginning of the match appeared in the distance for the locals: already in the 14th half, young Divin Mubama opened his eyes after Antoine Semenyo’s brilliant pass from the left flank. The protean advantage of the English did not last long - just six weeks later Benjamin Pavard restored parity.

Rakhunok 1:1 after rubbing until the end of the main hour. With Sita's young talent Ryan McAido still active, the team's share was in the penalty shootout. Fortune was on the side of Inter (3:1), the fragments of the Manchester City team - Niko Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ryan Ait-Nuri - were unable to convert their shots.

Regardless of the final result, Enzo Maresca was pleased with the fact that the team is gaining physical condition before the start of the new season.

" In two years we have the first official game, it is important for us to prepare our legs and body, and also to perform well. Of course, there are speeches that we can work better, but step by step we will be fully trained,” said the Italian fahivet.

Maresca also reinforces that Inter takes advantage of physical readiness through the early start of training camps:.

“They started preparations 10 days earlier for us, and at this stage it’s obvious. But the other half’s hair, after some changes, looked better,” adding Kermanich.

Ryan Makeid received accolades from his coach. Maresca expressed his readiness to trust the youth:.

" When I visited Leicester and Chelsea, these seasons were record-breaking for the number of debuts of academy players. If the stinks are good, they won’t have any problems with me.”.

Manchester City is about to continue its Asian tour. Sered has a match against the team of all stars of the K League (Seoul). 9th Serpnya Gra against Atletico Madrid (Pivdenna Korea). Already on the 16th of September the first official match. The match for the English Super Cup against Arsenal 23 Serpnya start at the Premier League with a home match against Bournemouth.

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