Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has described becoming Manchester City manager as a privilege, while acknowledging the difficulty of succeeding Pep Guardiola after his trophy-laden decade at the club. He cited the struggles faced by successors to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and Arsène Wenger at Arsenal, but said City’s stable structure gives him confidence.
Guardiola won 17 major trophies in 10 years, while City have employed only three managers across the past 17 years: Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini and Guardiola. Maresca also confirmed Rodri will undergo back surgery on Monday and is expected to miss the start of the season; James Trafford and Jack Grealish could leave during the transfer window.
- Maresca embraces the challenge of replacing Guardiola.
- Rodri’s back surgery will delay his season.
- Trafford and Grealish could depart City.