Liam Delap and Lao Delap

Maresca accepted an exclusive interview with Sky Sports and talked about the issue of grenade tactics.

On the growing popularity of long-distance hand throws and set pieces

Maresca: This is part of the game. Corners, set pieces or throw-ins are part of the game. You have to learn how to cope, how to improve offensively and defensively, and try to do your best.

Teams use it to try to create chances and score goals. So it's okay, it's part of the game.

Q: Delap's father is the king of long throws and I'm sure he is happy to see this tactic return

Maresca: I said we always try to learn and try to break through as coaches. So, why not? Maybe one day we'll start doing that too. But uh... not yet.