EPL: Gvardiol says Maresca brings fresh ideas to Manchester City
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has described new manager Enzo Maresca as the perfect choice to carry on the club's legacy after Pep Guardiola's departure.
HONG KONG – New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has been described as the perfect choice to continue the team's legacy after the loss of Pep Guardiola's magic touch, following the Spaniard's resignation at the end of last season.
City defender Josko Gvardiol said the Italian was the right man for the job as he possessed the quality and fresh ideas needed to take the side into a new era ahead of the coming season.
"I think Maresca has quality, some new ideas and we need to see the pattern of play, the style of football and the tactics that will be used.
"Personally, he is the perfect choice, but of course it takes time because it is not easy when a club changes manager," he said.
Gvardiol added that the players' responsibility now was to help the new manager settle in.
"Our job is to help him as much as possible, listen to instructions and try to adapt to the football philosophy that is being applied," he said.
The same confidence was shared by City forward Antoine Semenyo, who said Maresca's approach — particularly towards the wingers — was something to look forward to.
"I'm getting more excited after having an individual discussion with him about how he wants us to play, the positioning of the wingers and the team's overall pattern of play," he said. – AGENCIES
Quotes translated from the original Malay report.
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