Geronimo Rulli’s heroics in a penalty shootout have raised the possibility of increased pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has insisted there is no uncertainty over his preferred goalkeeper.
Rulli’s display provided a notable moment in the shootout and may have prompted questions about the goalkeeping hierarchy. However, Maresca remains clear about Donnarumma’s position within the team.
The manager said Donnarumma knows his role, signalling that the Italian remains his number one despite Rulli’s contribution. The comments indicate that Rulli’s performance has not altered Maresca’s view of the starting goalkeeper.
For now, Donnarumma retains Maresca’s backing, while Rulli’s penalty-shootout showing has added competition without changing the manager’s stated choice.
