Maresca Steps Into Pep’s Shadow | Belfast News

Enzo Maresca steps into the legendary boots of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, calling it a privilege but acknowledging the immense pressure — a challenge echoed by those who followed giants like Ferguson and Wenger. Having served as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s treble season, he knows the club inside out. Despite rumors swirling around Rodri’s potential exit to Real Madrid, Maresca insists the midfielder — fresh off World Cup glory — must recover from surgery first. His Chelsea exit sparked some drama, but Maresca remains unfazed, praising his time at both Leicester and Chelsea. On the transfer front, he’s tight-lipped about Grealish’s future, calling him a “big heart” player, and hints at uncertainty around goalkeeper James Trafford. After splashing £116 million on Elliot Anderson, Maresca confirms more signings are in the pipeline as City gears up for the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e39fa1ab9afb8503