Roberto De Zerbi says he is looking forward to facing Enzo Maresca, his fellow Italian, as Tottenham prepare to play Manchester City. Both managers share a background in Milan’s youth system, and De Zerbi describes a close rapport that grew from working together in that setting.
De Zerbi also reflects on the influence of Franco Baresi, recalling that he and Maresca developed familiarity through the Milan academy during their time there. The accounts emphasize that, despite their different roles and current clubs, the two have a personal connection rooted in their earlier football careers. In the coverage, the match context is consistently framed alongside these shared memories rather than tactical or managerial disputes.
