Rayan Ait-Nouri could play a key role at Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri may see increased importance in Manchester City's lineup under incoming manager Enzo Maresca, who is expected to be officially appointed soon. Maresca's tactical approach, similar to Pep Guardiola’s, could leverage Ait-Nouri's skills as a full-back. Despite a challenging debut season marred by injuries and AFCON commitments, Ait-Nouri demonstrated potential to become an impactful player. He will still face competition from Nico O’Reilly and Josko Gvardiol for the left-back position in the upcoming season.
- •Enzo Maresca is expected to take over as Manchester City manager.
- •Ait-Nouri could thrive in Maresca's tactical system for full-backs.
- •He faced challenges last season due to injuries and AFCON participation.
- •Competition for the left-back spot includes Nico O'Reilly and Josko Gvardiol.
- •Maresca's tactics might unlock Ait-Nouri's offensive capabilities.
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