Teams need to adapt to fixture scheduling - Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams "need to adapt" to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday's derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.
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"To be honest, the club mentioned to me that it happened exactly the same last year when the club played Napoli and then, after two days, played Arsenal."
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
"I think that happens and you need to adapt."
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
"It is very important for different reasons."
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams "need to adapt" to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday's derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.
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