Enzo Maresca knew what was coming when he faced the media in his pre-game press conference ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield. There were hardly going to be any questions about the upcoming match. The 115 verdict landed over the international break and Maresca knew he’d be mainly be asked questions about the situation that Manchester City are facing. Enzo Maresca has thrown his support behind his club, and he handled the entire press conference extremely well.

From the first question of his pre-game press conference yesterday, Enzo Maresca handled the occasion in a cool manner. The first question set the tone for what would come. Maresca was asked if he was dismissive of the anger directed at Manchester City over the 115 verdict. When asked about calling the furore ‘noise’, Maresca said: “ First of all, morning, I understand the reason why, most of you are here, but the only thing I can say is something that I already said, that there is a process ongoing. And in this moment, I completely trust the club. So this is what I can say about that. ”

Enzo Maresca didn’t relent in his backing of the Manchester City hierarchy. He explained on multiple occasions that he trusts the decision makers at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. His most pointed response came when he backed the City hierarchy. When asked if he trusted the Premier League and if there was a conspiracy against Manchester City, Maresca said: “ Again, I understand the reason why most of you are here, but the only thing I can say is what I said already, that the reason why I joined this club is because I completely trust, 100%, the owner, the CEO, the sporting director, all the organisations, so I don’t have any doubts about that. ”

Enzo Maresca was also pushed by the media on what would happen if Manchester City lose their appeal against the Premier League’s verdict. The City manager did provide an alternative view on that scenario that has barely been considered. He said: “ And what happens if the appeal, we won? What’s happening, right? ”

There is no doubt that the wolves are at the door of Manchester City. The size of the press turn out for Enzo Maresca’s pre-game press conference illustrated this. As has the endless supply of opinion pieces on what punishment Manchester City could face if they lose their appeal against the Premier League Commission’s decision.

However, all that Enzo Maresca and his team can focus on is what comes next on the pitch. That is their match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The outside noise will continue on until a resolution is found on the entire 115 affair. When that point will arrive no one knows. Judging by how Maresca handled the most trying press conference during his tenure as Manchester City manager it is business as usual at City. That has been their method throughout the entire affair. It isn’t going to change now. The wolves may be at City’s door but they are powering on irrespective of this. Enzo Maresca illustrated this when it was his turn to face the media.

Enzo Maresca has thrown his support behind his club. He did so in the face of the press pack that was waiting for their opportunity to question the Manchester City manager about the biggest topic in football. Maresca handled the occasion well and hopefully his team can do the same when they take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.