Maresca’s Debut Ends in Shootout Loss | Manchester News

Enzo Maresca’s debut as Manchester City manager ended in heartbreak — a penalty shootout loss to Inter Milan in Hong Kong — but it was far from a disaster. Divin Mubama opened the scoring for City, only for Benjamin Pavard to equalize, setting up a tense shootout where City missed their first three penalties. While the result stings, it offered a crucial first glimpse into Maresca’s vision, with young talents like Mubama and Antoine Semenyo impressing. The match showcased grit, adaptability, and early promise under the new boss — all vital signs as City fine-tune tactics ahead of the season. The penalty woes will be addressed, but the foundation is being laid for something special. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34bc2a1c657e8f68