Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-03 16:00:00
Kalvin Phillips, signed by Manchester City for £45m from Leeds United, has struggled to become a mainstay in the team, starting just six of the 31 games he’s played for City. Despite this, Phillips has spoken about the influence of Enzo Maresca, a coach on Guardiola’s staff during his debut season at City, who helped him understand Guardiola’s style of play and work on improving his game. Maresca has since left City to manage Leicester City and Chelsea, achieving success with both clubs, including leading Leicester to promotion from the Championship and Chelsea to a strong start in the Premier League.
Despite his limited success at City, Phillips credits Maresca with helping him adapt to Guardiola’s style of play and improve as a player. Maresca’s coaching has had a significant impact on Phillips, as he struggled initially to adjust to City’s playing style but improved with Maresca’s guidance. Maresca’s success since leaving City highlights his coaching abilities, as he has led Leicester and Chelsea to success, showing that his influence extended beyond just Phillips during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
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