Fans assess Maresca's potential as Guardiola's successor at Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Discussion around Enzo Maresca's candidacy to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City has emerged, due to Chelsea's struggles since his departure. Lucy Oliver, a journalist and Chelsea supporter, emphasized Maresca's significant impact at the club and how his exit has highlighted his managerial capabilities. Additionally, Leicester fans praised Maresca's success in securing promotion back to the Premier League, citing his tactical style as aligned with Guardiola's. BBC Radio Manchester gathered insights from supporters of both clubs regarding Maresca's fit for the role at City, underscoring the complexities surrounding his past tenure.
- •Maresca's exit highlighted his importance to Chelsea amid current struggles.
- •Fans recall his successful promotion campaign with Leicester City.
- •Tactical similarities between Maresca and Guardiola noted by supporters.
- •Fan feedback collected by BBC Radio Manchester regarding Maresca's candidacy.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Is Maresca the 'perfect successor' to Guardiola?
"The way things at Chelsea have "fallen apart" since Enzo Maresca's exit shows "how important a figure and how good a manager he was", says The Athletic journalist and Blues fan Lucy Oliver. BBC Radio Manchester spoke to fans of both of Maresca's former sides in England, Chelsea and Leicester, to assesses the Italian's suitability as Pep Guardiola's successor at Manchester City. "There had been the public showings of discontent," Oliver said.
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