According to Maresca, Delap and Jackson are similar players, and he believes that Delap needs some time to adapt to his new teammates and the team's playing style. Despite this, Maresca is confident that Delap will perform well in the future.

Maresca's comments came before the match, and were made in response to questions about the team's lineup. Jackson did enter the game in the second half, but was given a red card after just six minutes for a high tackle on Flamengo's Lucas.

Overall, Maresca's approach to team selection is focused on making decisions on a case-by-case basis, and giving players the opportunity to develop and grow with the team.