Manchester City progress in the EFL Cup as Geronimo Rulli’s saves, including during a penalty shootout, help send the club into the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, multiple outlets report that manager Enzo Maresca stresses there is “no doubt” about Gianluigi Donnarumma remaining his first-choice goalkeeper.
Coverage focuses on the goalkeeper competition narrative that Rulli’s performance creates. The BBC and Soccer News both frame the story around Maresca’s confidence in Donnarumma despite Rulli’s standout role. The Manchester Evening News highlights Maresca speaking directly about both goalkeepers, while Yahoo Sports adds that Maresca addresses Donnarumma’s recent mistakes ahead of an upcoming Carabao Cup match against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Overall, outlets largely agree on the sequence of events—City’s EFL Cup win involving Rulli, followed by Maresca’s backing of Donnarumma’s status—while differing in emphasis on pressure, specific “mistakes,” and the upcoming opponent.
