Maresca was asked about the situation surrounding Madueke. He expressed his opinion, saying, "The same noise was present before our match against Palmeiras."

Madueke was given playing time in the second half of their previous match, and Maresca noted that he performed well. He added, "I have no doubts that if we need Noni's help, he will be able to contribute."

Maresca also acknowledged the challenges that Madueke might be facing due to the media attention surrounding his potential transfer. He said, "As a human being, it's not easy to deal with all the noise and distractions. However, I hope he can manage to stay focused."