How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
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Notable Quotes
"How do you say in English? Happy wife, happy life. For us, happy Erling, happy life."
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
"There's obviously many things from training sessions to some details about the way we press, details about the way we defend that make all of these Enzo's idea."
— Ruben Dias , Athlete
"Be themselves."
— Pep Guardiola , Executive
Key People
David Moyes is a football manager known for his tenure with various clubs, including Manchester United.
Enzo Maresca is a former football manager and player.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
Phil Foden is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Defender for Manchester City.
Sir Alex Ferguson is a legendary Scottish football manager and former manager of Manchester United.
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Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
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