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Enzo Maresca Vows to Build Own Identity at Manchester City, Not Copy Guardiola

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Enzo Maresca will not simply copy Pep Guardiola's tactics as the new Manchester City manager, emphasizing his own distinct coaching identity.
  • Maresca, who previously assisted Guardiola, aims to build his own footballing philosophy despite City's success under his predecessor.
  • He acknowledges the high expectations for winning titles but prioritizes focusing on daily team development.

Enzo Maresca has made it clear that he will forge his own path as the new manager of Manchester City, rejecting the notion of simply replicating Pep Guardiola's successful methods. The Italian coach stressed his commitment to establishing a unique identity for the team, even as he steps into the shoes of a manager who delivered numerous titles.

"I think every coach is different, both in their daily work style and their approach to matches," Maresca stated on the club's official website. "We will see what concepts need to be adjusted. I don't believe in copying and pasting. I see football differently from the previous coach."

I think every coach is different, both in their daily work style and their approach to matches. We will see what concepts need to be adjusted. I don't believe in copying and pasting. I see football differently from the previous coach.

— Enzo MarescaExplaining his approach to managing Manchester City.

Maresca, who served as Guardiola's assistant during the 2022/23 season, takes over after Guardiola's decade-long tenure, which saw Manchester City win six Premier League titles, a Champions League, three FA Cups, and a Club World Cup. Despite this close working relationship, Maresca insists on developing his own approach.

He deserves some time to rest. Meanwhile, I have to focus on my own work.

— Enzo MarescaCommenting on his relationship with Pep Guardiola.

He has maintained contact with Guardiola since the latter's departure. "He deserves some time to rest. Meanwhile, I have to focus on my own work," Maresca commented. The 46-year-old coach brings a notable track record, including leading Chelsea to two trophies, the 2024/25 Conference League and the Club World Cup, during his 18 months in charge.

While Maresca recognizes the immense pressure to win titles at Manchester City, his immediate focus is on the day-to-day process of building the team. "Ultimately, we want to win titles. But right now, I'm only focused on what needs to be done today," he said, emphasizing a process-oriented approach over immediate results.

Ultimately, we want to win titles. But right now, I'm only focused on what needs to be done today.

— Enzo MarescaDescribing his immediate priorities as manager.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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