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Why Enzo Maresca started Man City job a month early to help Phil Foden originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
CITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY, MANCHESTER — A month before his appointment as Manchester City manager was official confirmed, Enzo Maresca was laying the groundwork for what he hopes will be a successful first season in charge.
Phil Foden had been left out of the England World Cup squad after a disappointing second half to the 2025/26 campaign. Recognising the probably crushing disappointment for City's homegrown soccer obsessive, Maresca sprung into action.
The Italian tactician addressed members of the media on Friday for the first time since succeeding Pep Guardiola as Etihad Stadium boss, his three-year deal confirmed on June 29.
He spoke in front of branding that read "Welcome back, Enzo", a nod to the fact that…
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