Head coach Enzo Maresca has reacted to criticism of Manchester Metropolis's celebrations after their victory at Liverpool by saying: "What would you like us to do?"
Sunday's match at Anfield was Metropolis's first recreation after an impartial fee discovered the membership responsible of costs regarding breaches of Premier League monetary guidelines.
After the , Erling Haaland seemed near tears in entrance of Metropolis's followers – which included his father Alf-Inge – whereas Maresca pumped his fists in jubilation.
"Criticised for what?" replied Maresca when requested for his response to Metropolis's celebrations being questioned by pundits and the media.
"We work day by day to win video games. It's the one factor that we will take into consideration and be targeted on.
"The remainder? It's simply issues from outdoors that we have to take care of – however we have been so, so, so joyful on the pitch, and you can not think about contained in the altering room."
The Italian added: "If I’m an Arsenal fan or United fan and you’re a Metropolis fan I say: 'hey, my buddy you cheat'. So it’s most likely extra robust for them [the fans], however we have been joyful contained in the altering room.
"We have been very joyful celebrating the three factors as a result of it is extremely tough at Anfield."
Maresca was talking on Tuesday at a information convention earlier than Wednesday's Champions League recreation with European champions Paris St-Germain.
Will probably be Metropolis's first match at house because the responsible verdict, which Metropolis have appealed towards.
Captain Ruben Dias additionally defended the post-match celebrations at Anfield.
"I stand by the supervisor's phrases," stated the centre-back. "It was a win at Anfield. It was a present of how a lot it means to us."
Requested for his response to the responsible verdict, the Portugal defender added: "We’re very calm and we belief the membership."
Pep Guardiola, who delivered 20 trophies throughout 10 years in cost earlier than stepping apart on the finish of final season, is predicted to return to Etihad Stadium for the match.
"This has been his home for 10 years with what he has achieved right here," added Maresca. "It's thrilling for everybody, for the followers."
It’s not identified whether or not Guardiola will tackle the followers or his former gamers earlier than the sport.
The Spaniard posted a message on social media after his former membership have been discovered responsible of economic breaches.
"I need each single Manchester Metropolis fan internationally to know I’m right here; greater than ever," he wrote.
"Let me be clear: we’ll get by way of this collectively."
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