New supervisor Enzo Maresca has known as the job a “big problem” with the unenviable activity of taking on from Pep Guardiola.
The legendary Spaniard received 20 trophies throughout his decade on the membership, together with six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
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“On the similar second it is a good problem,” mentioned Maresca. “It is thrilling as a result of the goal is to proceed or stick with it the final decade.
“In all probability the explanation why I’m right here can be as a result of the concept from the membership is to take care of the identical fashion of soccer, the identical thought. We will attempt to do an important factor in soccer which to win and obtain essential issues.”
Maresca takes over a Metropolis facet that received each the FA Cup and Carabao Cup final season.
However the dressing room has misplaced the affect of captain and defender , who’ve left Metropolis upon the expiry of their contracts.
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The membership report £116m signing of from needs to be introduced this week, however will there be extra incomings?
“It is a younger squad, but it surely’s an excellent squad,” mentioned Maresca. “Additionally, we have now the correct mix between younger gamers and extra skilled gamers, which helps the younger ones loads to develop and enhance.
“The squad is already good, for certain. We have to do some issues, however we’re working with [director of football] Hugo [Viana] and we are going to see.”
‘s has been linked with a reunion with Maresca, so it stays to be seen whether or not that strikes involves fruition.
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Midfielder Rodri is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract at Etihad Stadium so one among Maresca’s priorities will likely be to attempt to tie the Spain captain right down to a brand new deal.
The Italian additionally has a call to make for his primary as he likes his goalkeeper to be good along with his ft – will compatriot hold maintain of the shirt or will be given an opportunity to determine himself as a first-team common?