Maresca considers Dias for Manchester City captaincy role over Haaland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is evaluating Ruben Dias as the team's next captain following Bernardo Silva's departure to Real Madrid. Maresca has expressed a preference for Dias over Erling Haaland, citing tactical communication needs during games. The leadership group may expand after the transfer window closes, with Phil Foden, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marc Guehi, and Mateo Kovacic among potential candidates. City faces Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, marking Maresca's first competitive match in charge.
- •Maresca prefers Dias for captain due to tactical flexibility.
- •Haaland's goalscoring reduces direct communication options.
- •Rodri's possible exit may influence captaincy decisions.
- •Maresca will select additional leaders after the transfer window.
- •City's Community Shield clash with Arsenal occurs Sunday.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca reveals favourite to be new Manchester City captain after ruling out Erling Haaland
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