Enzo Maresca: Community Shield Is a Trophy, Not a Friendly
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Enzo Maresca insists the Community Shield is a trophy, not a friendly, and says he wants to win it. His comments underline the competitive stakes of the match.
Enzo Maresca has made clear that he does not view the Community Shield as a friendly, emphasizing the importance of winning the trophy.
“No friendly at all! It’s a trophy and when there’s a trophy, I want to win,” Maresca said.
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