Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has backed Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Italian goalkeeper’s recent performances, saying that “mistakes are part of the season”.

Donnarumma has played 12 matches in all competitions this season. He has conceded 17 goals and kept four clean sheets.

Manchester City host Brighton in the fourth round of the English League Cup on 28 October, with kick-off at 22:30 Moscow time.