What will Maresca's City squad look like?
[Getty Images] New manager Enzo Maresca has called the Manchester City job a "huge challenge" with the unenviable task of taking over from Pep Guardiola. The legendary Spaniard won 20 trophies during his decade at the club, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. "At the same moment it's a nice challenge," said Maresca. "It's exciting because the target is to continue or carry on the last decade. "Probably the reason why I am here is also because the idea from the club is to maintain the same style of football, the same idea. We're going to try to do the most important thing in football which to win and achieve important things." Maresca takes over a City side that won both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season. But the dressing room has lost the influence of captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones, who have left City upon the expiry of their contracts. The club record £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest should be announced this week, but will there be more incomings? "It's a young squad, but it's a very good squad," said Maresca. "Also, we have the right mix between young players and more experienced players, which helps the young ones a lot to grow and improve. "The squad is already good, for sure. We need to do some things, but we are working with [director of football] Hugo [Viana] and we will see." Chelsea 's Malo Gusto has been linked with a reunion with Maresca, so it remains to be seen whether that moves comes to fruition. Midfielder Rodri is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Etihad Stadium so one of Maresca's priorities will be to try to tie the Spain captain down to a new deal. The Italian also has a decision to make for his number one as he likes his goalkeeper to be good with his feet - will compatriot Gianluigi Donnarumma keep hold of the shirt or will James Trafford be given a chance to establish himself as a first-team regular?
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