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Maresca is 'perfect' Man City manager after Guardiola exit, says Gvardiol

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol backs new manager Enzo Maresca, calling him the 'perfect' successor to Pep Guardiola.
  • Gvardiol believes Maresca has the quality and new ideas to build on City's success, though he acknowledges it will take time to adapt.
  • The Croatian international also highlighted the players' role in helping Maresca settle in and discussed Guardiola's departure.

Josko Gvardiol, a key defender for Manchester City, has expressed strong confidence in new manager Enzo Maresca, describing him as the "perfect" choice to lead the Premier League champions following Pep Guardiola's departure. Maresca took the helm after Guardiola concluded a highly successful decade at the Etihad Stadium.

The level is that high, and he has been chosen with reason as the manager.

— Josko GvardiolGvardiol commented on the high standards at Manchester City and the rationale behind appointing Maresca.

Gvardiol, speaking about the Italian's appointment, conveyed his belief in Maresca's ability to sustain the club's high level of performance. "I think he has quality, has some new ideas, and also we need to see what we are going to do with the style of play, the football we are going to play and the tactics," Gvardiol stated, acknowledging that adapting to a new manager and style will require time.

I think he has quality, has some new ideas, and also we need to see what we are going to do with the style of play, the football we are going to play and the tactics.

— Josko GvardiolThe defender shared his initial impressions of the new manager's potential impact on the team's style of play.

The Croatian international emphasized that the players have a crucial responsibility to support Maresca during his transition. "It’s our job to help him as much as possible and also to listen and try to adapt as quick as possible," he said. Gvardiol also revealed that he has already engaged in discussions with Maresca, focusing on his recovery from injury and his role under the previous manager, Guardiola.

I think he is a perfect one, but of course, it takes time. It’s something totally new. It’s not easy to change the manager, so we will take time.

— Josko GvardiolGvardiol expressed his belief in Maresca's suitability for the role while acknowledging the need for patience during the transition.

Reflecting on Guardiola's exit, Gvardiol suggested that the timing of the announcement was appropriate, as the squad had sensed that the legendary coach's tenure was nearing its end after ten years. Guardiola's departure marks the beginning of a new era under Maresca, who faces the challenge of building upon the extensive domestic and international trophies secured during Guardiola's highly decorated reign.

It’s our job to help him as much as possible and also to listen and try to adapt as quick as possible.

— Josko GvardiolThe player highlighted the team's responsibility in supporting the new manager's integration.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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