Anything can happen in the transfer window; Maresca emphasizes focusing on the match against Crystal Palace.

The second round of the 2026/27 Premier League season will feature Manchester City traveling to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace. Maresca stated that anything is possible before the summer transfer window closes, but emphasized that the team is currently focused solely on the match against Crystal Palace.

Manchester City manager Maresca said at a press conference, "There are still four or five days until the transfer window closes, anything can happen, we'll see how it goes. For me, it's hard to think about the transfer window when we have a game in 24 hours, and right now I'm just focused on the game."

“Playing away against Crystal Palace is always difficult; that stadium is tough to conquer. They are a very strong team, and they have a new manager. You can tell how they want to play from their preseason games and their first match. Their style of play is similar to that under their former manager, Glasner, and there is no doubt that this will be a tough game.”

In the first round of the new Premier League season, Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 2-1 with goals from Gue and Gwadiol, securing a winning start.

Maresca continued, "Rayan Serki's performance in the past few days has had a great impact. In terms of technical ability, he is undoubtedly one of the best players. He always provides us with creativity when we encounter difficulties in the attacking third."

"No matter what defensive tactics the opponent employs, he can help us now and in the future, and I am very satisfied with his attitude."

Regarding whether Gue will start against his former club Crystal Palace, Maresca said, "We'll see. He's an option. The advantage of Gue is that he gives us another option in midfield if we need to."

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