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Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca uses high-energy, club-branded music during training to boost mood, cohesion, and on-field performance, letting players pick tracks and pausing for tactical work; the approach aligns with sports-psychology ideas that rhythm and mood can enhance performance, a method also seen at Burnley and echoed by other managers like Arteta, making training feel less robotic and more human.
Manchester City have completed a £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca. The Argentina World Cup winner is viewed as a trusted, captain-like presence to anchor a midfield that has lost senior players this summer, filling a gap left by departures such as Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez. After previously weighing other targets, City prioritised Fernandez to bolster the side’s big-game quality and title challenges across all competitions this season.
Enzo Maresca surprised everyone by fielding Marc Guehi in a holding midfield role against Bournemouth. Guehi rewarded the risk with a goal from a late header, and Josko Gvardiol added a cool finish to inspire a 2-1 comeback win for Manchester City after a rocky start to the season.
Manchester City kicked off Enzo Maresca’s tenure with a 1-1 friendly draw against Inter in Hong Kong, Mubama opening after Semenyo’s assist and Pavard leveling for Inter; City dominated after the break but lacked a cutting edge to win. The match went to penalties, with City missing three of their first kicks (Ait Nouri, Khusanov, Gonzalez) as Inter converted to win 3-1 in the shootout. The game offered a glimpse of Maresca’s calmer touchline approach and highlighted ongoing midfield questions as City prepare for the season.
Chelsea blasted Enzo Maresca's departure to Manchester City as disruptive and claimed terms allowed the exit, with a reported $22.5 million fee; Maresca apologized, saying the decision was his alone and he is excited to join City, while Chelsea's new boss Xabi Alonso faced the fallout.
Chelsea, led by coach Enzo Maresca, reached the Club World Cup final after a convincing win over Fluminense, with João Pedro scoring twice on his full debut. Maresca expressed pride in the team's achievement and anticipation for the final against either Real Madrid or PSG, highlighting the significance of participating in the tournament's first edition. Key players Moisés Caicedo and Dário Essugo faced injuries, impacting team selection for the final.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca criticized the storm delays at the Club World Cup, calling them a 'joke' and questioning the suitability of American cities like Charlotte for hosting such events, citing multiple weather-related interruptions that disrupted the matches and affected the football experience.
Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over the severe weather delay during Chelsea's match in the Club World Cup, criticizing the frequent game suspensions due to weather conditions, which he believes disrupt the integrity of football and question the suitability of the US as a host for such tournaments.
Chelsea's experiment in a recent match against Flamengo backfired, leading to a six-minute collapse and a red card for Nicolas Jackson, which significantly changed the game's dynamic. Coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged the failed experiment and emphasized learning from the experience, which won't prevent them from advancing in the tournament but may impact their upcoming matchup.