Story · Enzo Maresca
Charges and challenges - the scale of the task facing Maresca at Man City
Sky Sports analyzes the challenges facing new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca after Pep Guardiola's departure. Maresca, returning for his third stint at the club, inherits a well-balanced squad but faces high expectations. The article notes a favorable early fixture list (Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Coventry) that provides breathing room, but warns of pressure to win early games before facing Manchester United and Liverpool in September. Tactically, Maresca's style is similar to Guardiola's possession-based approach but more expansive, with wingers playing high and wide. Key concerns include managing Rodri's fatigue after Spain's World Cup campaign and whether Maresca will receive the same job security Guardiola enjoyed.
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