Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell has enjoyed his preseason under Manuel Pellegrini.
Rodwell insists the players have been impressed by Pellegrini during the week they have spent training.
He used 23 different players as they were beaten by Supersport but Rodwell insists the result was not important.
The England ace, 22, said: "Training has been brilliant. The manager has adapted well and we've adapted well to him.
"Hopefully we can improve on the results and keep getting fitter."