After Pep Guardiola stepped down, Enzo Maresca has begun to carve his own path at Manchester City, a club that accumulated 17 major trophies under the former manager. In Seoul, Maresca told UK media that he does not feel the pressure of الدعوب 10‑game benchmarks and that he views the job as a privilege, not a burden. He highlighted his past experiences at Leicester and Chelsea, where he praised Guardiola as the best manager of the last two decades.

Maresca’s first act was moving into the former assistant Pep Lijnders’ síð office, signalling a new era. He also apologized to Chelsea for the mid‑season exit that disrupted the club. During the six months off‑pitch he spent time with his family and even took AI masterclasses to stay ahead of the technology curve.

The silicon‑savvy manager noted that the Premier League now sees a surge in set‑pieces; Arsenal scored 25 goals from set‑pieces last season, a tactic City is keen to counter. He also said the league’s five‑second rule for goal‑kicks and throw‑ins will speed play.

When it comes to leadership, Maresca will choose a new captain after Bernardo Silva’s departure, favouring a home‑grown player. The current leadership group includes Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland and Rodri, with the Norwegian star a possible armband candidate.