Maresca believes Manchester City can make the difference against Paris Saint-Germain

As Manchester City prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain, Maresca believes his side has what it takes to swing the contest in its favour. The fixture is expected in the 2026-2027 Champions League season.

At the press conference, the coach said he was excited about the match, particularly after his team’s latest win against Liverpool. He said the players were fully focused on Paris Saint-Germain and that he was eager to make the club’s supporters happy.

Maresca also acknowledged the scale of the challenge: in his view, the French side is currently among Europe’s strongest teams. He stressed how difficult the opposition would be, while maintaining that his players could win.

The criticism Manchester City have faced despite positive results also came up. Maresca said the team still had areas to improve and described the competition as the most important one for the club.

Finally, the coach addressed the accusations related to cheating. He said they had been a very difficult ordeal for Manchester City supporters, and that their effect on them might be greater than on the coaching staff and players.