Enzo Maresca takes over as Manchester City manager, altering team's approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Manchester City appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola. While both managers share similarities, Maresca brings a different tactical philosophy, including a preference for two deep-lying midfielders compared to Guardiola's one. His approach is expected to influence player recruitment, targeting different profiles than those favored by Guardiola. The club's transition from Guardiola’s era will take time, emphasizing Maresca's distinct managerial style as integral to future strategies.
- •Enzo Maresca replaces Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
- •Maresca prefers a tactical setup with two deep midfielders.
- •City's player recruitment strategy will shift under Maresca.
- •The transition marks a departure from Guardiola’s successful tenure.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — The image that Enzo Maresca will paint at Manchester City will be vastly different from Pep Guardiola’s vision
"For the past decade, every aspect of Manchester City has been shaped in some way by Pep Guardiola. Guardiola’s influence on the club, which he turned into the dominant force in English football, was...
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