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Enzo Maresca and his Manchester City squad have been shielded from the financial verdict during the international break, but the issue will return to focus as the Premier League resumes.
Maresca is reportedly planning a private team meeting before Sunday’s hostile trip to Liverpool, helping his players stay focused amid the controversy.
City then face PSG in the Champions League, while their potential appeal could lead to punishments ranging from a major points deduction to Premier League expulsion or even the stripping of titles.