Maresca confirms Donnarumma’s Man City status: ‘No doubt’

Maresca confirms Donnarumma’s Man City status: ‘No doubt’ Manchester City’s second-choice goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saved two penalty kicks against Brighton, but Enzo Maresca insists there’s ‘no doubt’ about Gigio Donnarumma’s starting status. Argentine goalkeeper Rulli helped Manchester City qualify for the EFL Cup quarter-finals by saving two penalties in a 4-3 shoot-out win over Brighton on Wednesday. Maresca: ‘No doubt’ about Donnarumma’s Man City status LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 11: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City at Anfield on October 11, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) A reporter asked Maresca whether Rulli’s performance would put pressure on Italy international Donnarumma, but the Italian tactician replied : “No, absolutely no; not from my point of view. He [Rulli] is working well, but he knows exactly his role; there isn’t any doubt about it.” Donnarumma is the Italy national team captain and has just started his second season at Manchester City. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Manchester City, looks on before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester City and Ipswich Town at Etihad Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images) He has conceded 17 goals in 12 club games this season, keeping four clean sheets. The former Milan star made his senior Italy debut ten years ago under Gian Piero Ventura and has already played 87 matches with the Azzurri. His contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in June 2030, and the Premier League giants have an option to extend it for a further campaign.