Why Enzo Maresca wanted a combative midfielder at Manchester City becomes clear

Why Enzo Maresca wanted a combative midfielder at Manchester City becomes clear Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window. The Argentinian midfielder was arguably Enzo Maresca’s dream signing and the City hierarchy delivered it for him. Enzo Fernandez will have a key role to play in midfield for this City side. It has now been reported why Enzo Maresca was so eager to add Enzo Fernandez to his squad. The Argentinian has an intimate understanding of Maresca’s systems and demands and therefore he will likely slot into a crucial role in this Manchester City side. Enzo Maresca has a role in mind for Enzo Fernandez in his Manchester City side. A report from the BBC has detailed why Enzo Maresca was so eager to reunite with Enzo Fernandez at Manchester City. It is reported that Enzo Maresca was the driving force behind City’s move to sign the World Cup-winning midfielder. Maresca wanted Enzo Fernandez due to his familiarity with his system. Also, the Argentinian international knows the intricacies of Maresca’s system and as such, he should be able to slot into Manchester City’s midfield immediately. Enzo Fernandez’s knowledge of Enzo Maresca’s system should also aid his teammates in coming to grips with their new manager’s demands. Speaking with mancity.com , Enzo Fernandez had high praise for Enzo Maresca as a manager. Also, he was grateful to Maresca for pushing so hard for Manchester City to sign him. He explained: “ He is a top manager, honestly. I had him at my previous club. They were incredible moments. I learned so much with him. ” “ He’s very similar to Latin people, very passionate. So, for me, it’s a pleasure to work with him. ” “ I’m also grateful because he was very important in bringing me here. So it’s a huge pleasure for me to work alongside him and enjoy it. ” “ To be honest, we were both very eager for it to happen, because it wasn’t easy for me to be here today. ” “ But I know he also made a big effort, speaking to the club, and I’m grateful that he did that. ” With how highly Enzo Maresca rates Enzo Fernandez it will not be a surprise to see him start against Coventry City. Manchester City have given Enzo Maresca the player he desperately wanted in Enzo Fernandez. City paid Chelsea a hefty transfer fee to make Maresca’s wish a reality. With the vital role that Maresca has in mind for the Argentinian midfielder as reported by the BBC, Enzo Fernandez will be a crucial player to his new team. He will bring intricate knowledge of Enzo Maresca’s system and the combative midfielder will be a leader on the pitch. There can be no doubt about that given that Enzo Maresca wanted him so desperately. Whether or not that translates into an official leadership role at Manchester City remains to be seen. But Enzo Fernandez will be a leader even if he isn’t given a spot in Manchester City’s captaincy group. Up next for Manchester City is their third Premier League fixture of the season against newly promoted Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. With how highly Enzo Maresca rates Enzo Fernandez and the role he sees the Argentinian international playing in his team, it will not be a surprise if the combative midfielder makes his debut in the City starting eleven this Saturday. Maresca will want to get his conduit of sorts straight into the action. Provided that Enzo Fernandez is fit enough to start at the Etihad against Coventry, it will not be a shock to see him thrown straight into the starting eleven. Enzo Maresca has got his man in Enzo Fernandez. The Argentinian midfielder knows his manager’s system intimately and Maresca will want him to get straight to work at Manchester City. Based on this, it would not be a surprise to see the World Cup-winning midfielder start on Saturday so he can quickly get to work with his new team.