Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca praises Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca publicly praised Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos, characterizing the player as polite, humble, and hard-working. The 22-year-old Brazilian joined United this summer following his departure from Chelsea, where he previously worked under Maresca. Santos has navigated a transition to Old Trafford after spending time on loan at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg. While he started in the Red Devils' season opener at the MKM Stadium, he has since moved to a bench role as manager Michael Carrick favors a midfield partnership of Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo. Despite limited playing time, Santos remains part of the club's plans for the current campaign. Maresca, who assumed control at City this summer, also offered positive remarks regarding the job Carrick has done leading the United squad.

• 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — “Polite, humble, hard-working”: United star earns praise from City boss Enzo Maresca