Maresca was particularly impressed with Moises Caicedo's performance, describing him as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, along with Rodri. He commended Caicedo's humility and willingness to help his teammates.

Maresca also addressed Joao Pedro's match-winning goal, acknowledging that the player has been dealing with some health issues and has not been able to train every day. Maresca expressed confidence in Pedro's ability to score goals and is not concerned about his fitness level.