When asked about Madueke's situation, Maresca stated that he has heard similar rumors before and is not letting them affect his team's preparations. He noted that Madueke was effective when given playing time in their previous match against Palmeiras and has no doubts about his commitment. Maresca also acknowledged that Madueke may be experiencing stress due to the surrounding noise, but is hopeful that he can manage it.

Maresca's comments suggest that he is focusing on the task at hand and is not letting external factors distract him or his team. He is confident in Madueke's abilities and believes that he will be an asset to the team if called upon.