Summary

  • Enzo Maresca's first news conference as Manchester City manager

  • Maresca says it is a "privilege" to succeed Pep Guardiola, "best coach in the world in the last 20-25 years"

  • Maresca is not worried about Rodri's future and says there is always speculation about top players

  • Confirms Rodri will have back surgery on Monday

  • Maresca on futures of Jack Grealish and James Trafford

  • Has "nothing to add" about Chelsea departure

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  1. Maresca's first news conference - recappublished at 14:30 BST

    That's all we have time for from our coverage of Enzo Maresca's first news conference as Manchester City boss. In case you weren't with us from the start, here's a quick recap on what the Italian discussed today:

    • Maresca paid tribute to former City manager Kevin Keegan, who died earlier this week.
    • He said it is a 'privilege' to succeed Pep Guardiola and recognises the challenge ahead of him.
    • Rodri, who has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium, will undergo surgery next week and be 'back with us' after recovery.
    • Maresca was asked about Jack Grealish and James Trafford but did not give much of an indication as to where their futures lie.
    • He had 'nothing to add' on his departure from Chelsea, which left the London club feeling 'let down'.

    If you want to hear more from Maresca, head over to the 'watch and listen' section on your page to watch the news conference in full.

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    Get Involved - 'Hard act to follow'published at 14:28 BST

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    A hard act to follow even with the squad he has! If he achieves anywhere near the success Pep did, I’ll be surprised.

    Joe, Somerset

  3. Foden 'can't wait' to work with Maresca againpublished at 14:24 BST

    There was some good news for new manager Enzo Maresca earlier this week asmidfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract to keep him at Manchester City until 2030.

    The 26-year-old's previous deal was due to expire next summer but he has opted to extend his stay.

    Foden said: "I can't wait to work with Enzo again. He was brilliant during the Treble season - someone all the players respected and loved working with."

    The Italian was an assistant to Pep Guardiola during City's 2022-23 season in which they won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup.

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    Get Involved - 'Scary yet exciting'published at 14:21 BST

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    As a City fan, these times are scary yet exciting. I hope the players feel the same connections that they felt with Pep with Maresca. And I hope this can be yet another seaaon of trophies!

    Youssef, Manchester

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    Get Involved - 'He exudes calm'published at 14:16 BST

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    Really excited to see how he does. He exudes calm and this can only benefit the players. Bring it on!

    Michael, Manchester

  6. 'It is my duty to adapt to the Premier League'published at 14:13 BST

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    Finally from Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked about the recent changes in the style of Premier League and how that will affect his style of play in Manchester: "It's just a matter of adapting. In any profession, everything changes with time. You need to adapt and evolve.

    "Set pieces and man-to-man [marking] is the direction which football is going. In the end, we are managers and we have the responsibility of that. It is our duty to find a solution.

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    Get Involved - 'Never sold on him'published at 14:10 BST

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    As a Chelsea fan I was never sold on him or his style of football, he did well though until the moment he decided he wanted City then he showed his true colours, I hope he fails as he isn't that good.

    Stuart, Somerset

  8. 'I have nothing to add about Chelsea departure'published at 14:08 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked about his departure from Chelsea which left the club feeling 'let down': "I feel quite lucky in terms of my former clubs, Leicester and Chelsea. I think we did a great job at both clubs. The identity of the team and the success of the team was clear.

    "I feel very lucky to be part these clubs but today we are here and that is the most important thing. It is just about Manchester City. [I have] nothing to add.

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  9. 'The club understand to give time'published at 14:05 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca spoke more about what convinced him to join the club: "First of all I know the organisation quite well and the people inside the club from years ago. I just said before that when a club has three managers in almost 20 years, it shows how serious [they are]. The structure understands to give time for everything.

    "Since Manchester City contacted me, I had no doubt about joining this fantastic club."

  10. Postpublished at 14:03 BST

    We've got a few more lines to bring you from Enzo Maresca's first press conference.

  11. Rewatch Maresca's first press conference as City bosspublished at 14:03 BST

    If you missed Enzo Maresca's first time speaking to the press after becoming City boss, you can watch the full press conference by clicking the 'Watch and Listen' tab at the top of the page.

  12. Maresca acknowledges Pep pressure, sticking around & Rodri speculationpublished at 14:02 BST

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    Enzo Maresca has just wrapped up his first press conference as Manchester City boss.

    He appeared relaxed and understood the pressure of succeeding Pep Guardiola, widely considered the greatest manager ever.

    As someone who called time on his own Chelsea career way before his contract was up, it was interesting that Maresca mentioned the fact that Manchester City have only had three coaches in 17 years, saying that was "not normal".

    He will surely understand the expectation at this club for managers to stick around...And succeed.

    He acknowledged the need to do a bit of transfer business but would not be drawn on the speculation around Rodri.

    Time will tell what the future holds for the Spaniard along with the likes of James Trafford and Jack Grealish.

  13. 'I have a good relationship with Grealish'published at 14:00 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Jack Grealish: "Jack at the moment is here. He is a Man City player. I always said, in any club I join, the players that are in the club, it is my duty to coach them. Jack at the moment is here. I have a good relationship with Jack. Since I left, we've been keeping in touch. The reason why is because he has a big heart and is a very good guy. We will see what happens."

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  14. 'At the moment Trafford is our goalkeeper'published at 13:58 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on James Trafford: "I know James because he was my goalkeeper when I was with the under 23s so I know him well. Again, when the transfer window is open - now or in January - anything can happen. We will see. At the moment he is one of our goalkeepers."

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  15. 'It is a matter of adapting'published at 13:56 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on his plans for his squad: "It is just a matter of adapting. We are talking about football but in any profession, with time everything changes so you need to adapt and evolve, set pieces, man to man, at the end we are manager and have the responsibility of that and it is our duty to find solutions.

    On what he would have to change: "You have to adapt and I think it is a nice weapon with the Erling as a nine. Not all the clubs have the players that are good in combinations, that can't be the only solution. We need to find more solutions."

  16. 'A few things to do in the transfer window'published at 13:54 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked about how he feels about the current squad at his disposal and how much work there is to be done in the transfer window: "I think there is always something to do because of what we want and also the dynamic of the transfer window.

    "[There is] probably a few things to do but we are in the process to do that."

  17. Full squad return 'three or four days before Community Shield'published at 13:47 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on players and availability after the World Cup: "The last group of players are going to join us three or four days before the Community Shield. Since then we will have all the squad. I am working with many young players, that is always good because they are full of energy. Some of them very good so yeah, happy."

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    Get Involved - 'Temporary measure to then unite with Kompany'published at 13:44 BST

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    Still don't think he's the right man going forward but time will tell. I do think we should have gone for someone like Xabi Alonso but I feel this is a temporary measure to then unite with Vincent Kompany.

    Danny, Yorkshire

  19. 'Three managers in 17 years is not normal'published at 13:42 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked what makes him confident of being a success at the club: "First of all I think the organisation is the main thing. This club and organisation has had three managers in 17 years. That is not normal and has not happened often. I am confident that we can continue to do a great job and continue to do the job that has been done in the last 14, 15 years since Roberto Mancini was here."

    It is four managers in 17 years, as Mark Hughes was in charge from June 2008 to December 2009, followed by Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola.

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  20. 'Every manager wants to have Rodri'published at 13:40 BST

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    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Rodri: "First of all I have to say, that around big players there are always speculations so I am not worried about that. I think it is normal, also because they won the World Cup, because he is one of the best players.

    "I think every manager wants to have Rodri because he is a top player. But now, surgery on Monday. He needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us."

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