Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has backed new manager Enzo Maresca, describing the Italian as the “perfect” person to lead the Premier League champions following Pep Guardiola’s departure.
Maresca was appointed as Guardiola’s successor after the Spaniard brought an end to his successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. The 46-year-old officially took charge of the club during City’s pre-season tour, overseeing his first match in a penalty shootout defeat to Inter Milan in Hong Kong.
According to BBC Sport on Sunday, speaking about the club’s new manager, Gvardiol expressed confidence in Maresca’s ability to build on City’s success despite the challenge of replacing one of football’s most decorated coaches.
“The level is that high, and he has been chosen with reason as the manager,” Gvardiol said.
“I think he has quality, has some new ideas, and also we need to see what we are going to do with the
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