Donnarumma stated in his official interview with Manchester City that Maresca has built on the positive atmosphere already present at the training ground, and has made a significant impact on the team through his coaching methods and approach to the players. He also thanked Maresca for the trust placed in him.

Speaking about manager Maresca, Donnarumma said: "He trusts me greatly and has tremendous faith in me. He chose me to be one of the team captains. It's a real honour and privilege for me to represent this club, this shirt. So it shows he trusts me a lot, and that's an incredible feeling."

"He's very detail-oriented. He's created an amazing environment. New players integrate quickly and feel comfortable. Beyond being a coach, he's a very, very special person who makes you feel at ease. He's passionate and helps each of us perform as well as possible. I think that's a very, very important quality, and I'm truly proud to work under him."

Manchester City will face Sunderland on Sunday, following their 1-0 away victory over Manchester United in the 199th Manchester Derby. Erling Haaland's second-half goal secured the win for City, which was remarkable given that Phil Foden's red card left them playing with 10 men for over an hour.

Donnarumma described the victory as "incredible and thrilling" and spoke about the team's mentality when facing Manchester United away from home.

"It's not easy to play with 10 men for that long at Old Trafford. In fact, it's very difficult. But we always maintained a positive attitude and ultimately won the match. The team gave everything; we kept playing, kept possession, and made it hard for them.

"We played a great match—it was a very, very important and thrilling victory. We secured a big win, which gives us confidence for the matches ahead this season. That's what we are as a team—we never give up, with high quality, and we want to prove we can overcome any difficulty. That's what matters most, and I'm truly proud of my teammates."

As the match entered added time, Manchester City's three points at Old Trafford were in jeopardy when Mbeumo received a pass from Bruno Fernandes and got a chance, but Donnarumma made a spectacular save to deny the Manchester United forward's shot.

"I'm delighted to help the team. I always try to do my best and stay focused no matter what minute it is. That's normal. Making a crucial save in the 94th minute of a derby makes it even more incredible and thrilling, knowing that I helped the team win an important match. My only thought at that moment was to help the team in a difficult moment. I always try to help my teammates, so that was on my mind. Fortunately, I made a great save, we kept a clean sheet and won a great match, which is what matters most. It's truly special, but now it's behind us and we need to keep training with high intensity. There's another important match on Sunday, and then we'll have a brief rest."

Manchester City's next opponent is Sunderland. Led by French manager Le Bris, Sunderland currently sit 7th in the Premier League. Le Bris guided the promoted side through the Championship playoffs last season and has achieved excellent results in his first season managing in England's top division.

Donnarumma is fully aware of the challenge Manchester City will face.

"It will be a difficult match, a very complex one, like all matches. You have to be ready and give everything as always.

"Every match has its own story. There will be various difficulties in the game, so we have to be prepared and give 100%. But I'm confident that whatever we do, we'll play a great match and try to secure another important victory."

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