Manchester City’s manager Enzo Maresca takes part in a press conference ahead of the friendly football match against Inter Milan for the Asahi Super Dry Trophy at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 31, 2026. (Photo by May JAMES / AFP)
Enzo Maresca said he was “very happy” on Saturday after his first game in charge of Manchester City, despite a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after the sides drew 1-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.
Matteo Lavelli netted the decisive spot-kick for a 3-1 shootout win for the Italian champions as Maresca led out City for the first time since taking over from legendary Pep Guardiola in June.
Inter Milan players pose for a photograph with the trophy after winning the Asahi Super Dry Trophy against Manchester City at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on August 1, 2026. (Photo by May JAMES / AFP)
“I’m very happy with the performance,” the former Chelsea and Leicester boss told reporters.
