Ruben Dias has lifted the lid on the tactical evolution taking place at Manchester City following the arrival of Enzo Maresca. The Portuguese defender, who has been named as the club's primary captain, believes the squad is quickly adapting to a new era while maintaining the core principles that brought them success under Pep Guardiola.
Fresh from winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award, Manchester City breakout star Nico O'Reilly has reflected on his rapid rise to the top of English football. Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, the versatile left-back shared the brutal but necessary advice he received from former manager Pep Guardiola, while also opening up about the personal sacrifices required to make the grade at the Etihad Stadium.
Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL how Phil Foden can rediscover his spark at Manchester City following a “very draining” spell under Pep Guardiola. The England international is considered to be an “exceptional” player and is being backed to take his “big chance” under new boss Enzo Maresca - with a clean slate having been presented to the 26-year-old playmaker.
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has offered a fascinating insight into the transitional period awaiting the Etihad giants following Pep Guardiola's departure. The former England international believes that while external noise will be deafening, the club's internal expectations will be managed carefully as Enzo Maresca takes the reins.
Pep Guardiola has admitted that he may never return to the dugout after bringing his legendary ten-year stint at Manchester City to a close. The Catalan coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest tacticians in history, confessed that his current feeling is one of exhaustion rather than anticipation for a new challenge.
Manchester City’s storied era under Pep Guardiola was not without its internal fractures, as sensational new footage has revealed a tearful confrontation between the manager and Kyle Walker. The explosive exchange, which took place in the Anfield dressing room, ultimately signaled the beginning of the end for the veteran defender’s career at the Etihad Stadium.
Rodri is just one step away completed a sensational summer move to Barcelona after turning down a potential switch to Real Madrid. A pivotal conversation with former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola ultimately convinced the Spain midfielder that the Catalan club was the ideal destination for his playing style.
Enzo Maresca is under no illusions regarding the scale of the task awaiting him at the Etihad Stadium as he prepares to step into the shoes of a modern-day icon manager Pep Guardiola. The Italian, who previously served as an assistant during the club's historic Treble-winning season, knows that the shadow of his predecessor will loom large over every tactical decision and result during his debut campaign.
Paolo Maldini has provided a fascinating insight into the FIGC’s ambitious pursuit of Pep Guardiola, revealing the Catalan icon was on the verge of taking the Italy reigns. Despite the legendary defender's best efforts to lure the former Manchester City boss to the Coverciano training base, the deal ultimately collapsed at the final hurdle.
Manchester City are set for a significant cultural shift under Enzo Maresca as the new manager prepares to dismantle the captaincy selection process established by Pep Guardiola. The Italian coach intends to personally select the next club captain following the high-profile departure of Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid.
Mikel Arteta is a graduate of the Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola school of coaching, with ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack explaining to GOAL the similarities that a title-winning tactician at Emirates Stadium shares with other Premier League champions. Arteta has become a managerial master in his own right, with important lessons being learned along the way.
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes Mikel Arteta's side are favourites to retain the Premier League title following Pep Guardiola's departure. He also claims a trio of ambitious signings could turn the Gunners into a dominant force in England and Europe.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has hailed new manager Enzo Maresca as the "perfect" successor to Pep Guardiola as the Premier League champions begin a new era. The Italian coach has big shoes to fill after the legendary Catalan departed the Etihad Stadium following a trophy-laden decade in charge of the club.
