Manchester City’s Maresca admits he needs time as Bournemouth visit in EPL

What the report says

Enzo Maresca says he needs time to settle in as Manchester City manager and believes the club can still chase major honours despite a summer of change. According to Al Jazeera’s report, Maresca is preparing for his first Premier League match in charge, with Bournemouth visiting the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. He was hired after Pep Guardiola stepped down at the end of last season, closing a decade in which City won 20 trophies, including six league titles.

The piece says City are entering the new campaign after finishing seven points behind Arsenal last season and losing 3-0 to them in the Community Shield. Maresca acknowledged that the squad has been altered by departures and possible exits, with Rodri, John Stones and Bernardo Silva already gone and Savinho expected to move to Tottenham. He described the situation as difficult but said it should not be treated as an excuse.

Maresca said his goal is to help City compete for trophies again and to continue the club’s recent era of success. He also noted that strong results will be important quickly because expectations remain high at a club that is used to winning. The report adds that City are still working on possible transfer moves, with about 11 days left in the window, as the new manager tries to rebuild while also opening the season.