Maresca Press Conference: City's Deadline Day and Coventry Clash
Maresca Press Conference: City Deadline Day and Coventry

Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca will address the media today ahead of tomorrow's home Premier League clash with Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium. The press conference is set to begin at approximately 1.30pm.

Transfer Deadline Day Dominates Agenda

Transfer deadline day is expected to dominate the afternoon's press conference as City ended the summer window with a flourish. Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye both arrived in the final hours, while Jack Grealish moved to Everton on loan.

Maresca could also be quizzed on the captaincy situation. He has repeatedly stated that he would name his four captains after the window had closed. Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland are already in that quartet, with two to be added, potentially including new signing Fernandez.

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Team News and Fitness Updates

We should learn whether Fernandez, Ndiaye and fellow new signing Allan Elias are in a position to feature against Frank Lampard's men. Jeremy Doku could also return to the side this weekend following his injury picked up in the Community Shield.

Doku and Nunes' fitness could be discussed, while a decision could have been made on the captaincy now the summer window has closed.

City's Strong Start

City have made the perfect start to Maresca's reign with two wins from two to sit top of the early-season table ahead of the visit of Coventry this weekend.

City may be a little light in some areas and the depth could hamper their ability to fight on all fronts, but the Blues have enough options to field a first XI capable of competing with the best teams at home and abroad. Indeed, it's an XI that isn't straightforward to select given the quality options available in some areas of the pitch.

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