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Tribute to Kevin Keegan and feeling ‘back home’
Maresca opened his first media appearance with a personal message to the family of former City manager Kevin Keegan, before reflecting on his own return to Manchester.
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‘Privilege’ to follow Guardiola
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Maresca added that City’s interest in him was partly driven by stylistic similarities with his previous teams.
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Transfer plans and lr88 Chelsea statement
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Grealish, James Trafford and youth focus
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He also spoke about goalkeeper James Trafford, who played under him at under-23 level.
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The City boss explained that the final group of senior players will report si88 back only shortly before the season’s traditional curtain-raiser.
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Maresca believes the rapid evolution 88v of modern football means coaches must constantly adapt.
“Everything changes over time and you have to adapt,” he said. “There is development in playing styles, in set-pieces, in man-to-man defending. It’s our responsibility as coaches to find the ri 88v ght solutions.”
He also highlighted the importance of tactical flexibility, including the option of going long when req 88v uired, especially with the players at his disposal.
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