Maresca believes Coventry will perform well.

Another key match in the third round of the 2026/27 Premier League season will take place, with Manchester City hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium. Maresca stated that although Coventry's start to the season has been less than ideal, he still believes Lampard's team will ultimately achieve excellent results.

In the second round of the league, Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 thanks to braces from Haaland and Rajan Scherki.

As for newly promoted Coventry City, Lampard lost 0-3 to Arsenal and 0-1 to Hull City in the two rounds of the Premier League.

Manchester City manager Maresca said, "I think it's normal for this to happen after being promoted to the Premier League. I think everyone can clearly see how they want to play. I also watched some of Lampard's games when he was managing Everton and Chelsea."

“This is a team that has faced difficulties since coming to the Premier League, but there is no doubt that they will eventually do very well. Lampard did a fantastic job last season, and I believe he will do very well this season as well. I can see very clearly what they want to do, both with and without the ball.”

In addition, 25-year-old Argentine midfielder Enzo has officially joined Manchester City and signed a 5-year contract.

Maresca stated, "Yes, Enzo is ready. I know Enzo very well and I know what he can bring to the team. He is a player with a winner's mentality and knows how to win games. He won the World Cup and the Club World Cup, and most importantly, his characteristic is that he is a natural winner."

“When a player like this joins the team, everyone is always very happy. I can tell you that in the past few days, four or five players have come to ask me whether he will join the team. This shows that his joining is a very important thing for us.”

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