Enzo Maresca's coaching journey and influence at Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Enzo Maresca, part Italian and part Spanish, develops a coaching style influenced by Pep Guardiola during his playing career in Spain. His approach emphasizes technical and possession-based football, traits he exhibited while leading Manchester City's Elite Development Squad. Maresca's relationship with Guardiola and recommendation from Txiki Begiristain played a vital role in his selection as head coach. His tactical input was crucial in City's treble-winning season, particularly in transforming John Stones' role, which underscored Maresca's impact on the team's development.
- •Maresca's approach is influenced by Spanish football traditions and Guardiola's philosophy.
- •He made a significant impact as head coach of City's Elite Development Squad.
- •Maresca's coaching style promotes flexibility and innovation in tactics.
- •His connection with Guardiola and Begiristain was critical to his appointment.
- •Maresca helped rebrand John Stones' role during the treble-winning season.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Why Maresca was Man City's chosen one
"Enzo Maresca is part Italian, part Spanish in his approach to coaching and life. Facing a Barcelona side regarded by some as the greatest club team of all time opened Maresca's eyes to a new way of playing, and helped spark the trend for technical, possession-based teams dominating at the highest level. In Spain, Maresca also met his trusted assistant, Willy Caballero, and his children were born there.
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