City take on the Tricky Trees at the City Ground on Saturday from 17:30 (UK).
Before that, Maresca spoke to journalists to look ahead to the game and was questioned if he was surprised that our opponents sit 19th in the Premier League table.
“I’m surprised, especially after watching their games,” he said.
“The table with them isn’t a real one, they deserve more in terms of numbers, the chances they create every game.
“So probably for them in this moment the table isn’t real and in terms of manager, he’s done a fantastic job in Germany and a top job here in England with Palace.
“I have no doubt at the end they will finish in the right way.”
The boss also spoke about Elliot Anderson’s return to his former club and his impact with the Blues so far.
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