Maresca strives to implement his tactical style: The most important goal is to win the game.

Manchester City's new manager, Maresca, said in an interview that the team needs to work hard to implement its tactical style during matches, and the most important goal is to win the game.

Following Pep Guardiola's departure as Manchester City manager, Italian striker Maresca became the new manager of the "Citizens" at the end of June.

Manchester City manager Maresca said, "Whether at Leicester or Chelsea, I always wanted the team to have a distinct style of play. I think one of the reasons Manchester City chose me is that my football philosophy is similar to that of my predecessor."

“When we’re not in the ball, we always want to play more aggressively. We want to control the game and actively convey our football philosophy to our opponents. Ultimately, the most important goal is to win the game.”

Manchester City have already begun training in preparation for the new season, and some players will gradually return to the team.

Maresca stated, "The last batch of players who participated in the World Cup will return to the team three or four days before the Community Shield final, at which point we will have a full squad. Until then, I have been training with many young players. They are full of energy, and many of them have performed exceptionally well."

Furthermore, the 26-year-old Foden recently extended his contract with Manchester City until 2030. In the 2025/26 Premier League season, Foden contributed 7 goals and 5 assists for Manchester City, and in the Champions League, he scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist.

However, Foden was not selected for England's final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Speaking about the midfielder, Maresca said, "I want to help Foden become the Foden we all want to see, for his own sake, because he needs to enjoy football again. Secondly, because I know very well how good he is. When Foden is in good form and has a positive attitude, he is fully capable of deciding the outcome of a game."

“He was outstanding in the season when the team won the treble. The following season, he was named the Premier League Player of the Season. Although he went through a slump later, I told him that it was my responsibility to help him regain his best form.”

In addition, with Bernardo Silva's departure, there will be some adjustments to Manchester City's captaincy team.

Maresca stated, "We currently have Diaz, Rodri, and Haaland as our three captains, we need to add a few more due to Bernardo Silva's departure. We will make a decision on the final roster in the future."

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