New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol
New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.
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"New manager Enzo Maresca is a 'perfect one' for Manchester City."
— Josko Gvardiol , Athlete
"The level is that high and he has been chosen with reason as the manager."
— Josko Gvardiol , Athlete
"I think it was perfect timing because it can affect you mentally if he would have said it earlier."
— Josko Gvardiol , Athlete
"Ruben is one of the leaders in our team and he is probably going to be on the top now - maybe the most important one."
— Josko Gvardiol , Athlete
Key People
Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Enzo Maresca is a former football manager and player.
John Stones is a defender for the England national football team.
Josko Gvardiol is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Defender for Manchester City.
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New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.
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