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Emery is asked to explain the thinking behind Onana and Watkins dropping to the bench. “We need players,” he says. “More or less, they are responding very well. We must play today 90 minutes and we must try to use our capacity collectively and individually as well, use our momentum. Over 90 minutes today we need to keep strong our game plan, and use our individual players – each one with their skills, their wishes to play their football – and then, good.”
Speaking to Sky Sports before kick-off, Maresca is asked about the challenges presented by having to watch the match from the stands. “It’s very difficult, because I would like to be there,” he says. “But, at the same time, the coaching staff is there and I am in contact with them, so no problem.”
