Enzo Maresca

[NordStrike]

Bring Caicedo

 

[ashleycaulcott1]

I think there might be a delay in appointing Maresca because Chelsea will claim compensation. It is possible that City would have been working on that but I doubt we would initiate discussions whilst Pep was in the job.

Think there will be a delay regardless they will continue to honour and celebrate the past 10 years first. The club will also know timing is everything and its important respect is shown

 

[GornikDaze]

Think there will be a delay regardless they will continue to honour and celebrate the past 10 years first. The club will also know timing is everything and its important respect is shown

I’m sure our ducks are already lined up, but as you say it’s time to be respectful and do it the right way

 

[Thaksins Love Child]

Bring Caicedo

No ta

 

[Marvin.]

Think there will be a delay regardless they will continue to honour and celebrate the past 10 years first. The club will also know timing is everything and its important respect is shown

It's important that the new coach gets to work on plans immediately but I guess that can be done by Viana and Maresca behind the scenes without a big fan fare.

 

[Gabriel]

I expect there will be numerous good news stories next week, with contract extensions announced, and then, before the World Cup starts, the new manager will be officially announced.

 

[Bald fraud]

One things for sure. Maresca has got a big massive pair of bollocks on him taking over from pep! So he’ll do for me!

 

[come-on-barney]

As i said before if nothing else you have to admire him for having the stones to take the job on.

That’s one way of putting it!!! Good luck to the guy!

 

[cleavers]

I think there might be a delay in appointing Maresca because Chelsea will claim compensation.

Why ? He left them after seemingly falling out with the senior people over what control he had, fuck chelsea.

 

[come-on-barney]

I’m keeping my powder dry until the match day thread reconvenes in August.

They’re going to be f***** fun :)

 

[cleavers]

I’m sure our ducks are already lined up, but as you say it’s time to be respectful and do it the right way

The only reason for a delay.

On Monday out players will be at parade, on Tuesday/Wednesday they will be leaving for the WC, hopefully some time in there, he can meet those staying, doesn't have to be official, but I imagine he's already being paid by the club.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

If he’s appointed it is a continuity one. Makes sense. I hope he relooks at everything though. Our fitness and injury record hasn’t been good, and despite being excellent a few years ago our set pieces aren’t great. Improving those 2 would make a big difference.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

On Donnarumma’s kicking game, n’all:

1. Good short passing game, much better than he’s given credit for
2. Very poor long passing game, can only just get the ball past the halfway line and when he does it’s erratic and often nowhere near where he’s aiming. Often this puts us under undue pressure as the opposition get the ball back to attack us. This season we have faced more shots on our goal than any season under Pep.

2. Is a technique issue and very coachable.

 

[Saddleworth2]

2. Is a technique issue and very coachable.

If it was he would have been coached and better.

 

[heslops barnet]

If he’s appointed it is a continuity one. Makes sense. I hope he relooks at everything though. Our fitness and injury record hasn’t been good, and despite being excellent a few years ago our set pieces aren’t great. Improving those 2 would make a big difference.

Set pieces aren’t great………..an understatement

 

[Gumzy97]

I don't know what this means but a few vids I've watched and asked someone that had Maresca as their manager, Maresca likes his wingers to be wingers not to have any other role. I asked does that mean he likes them high wide but he just said he likes them to be traditional old school wingers.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Why ? He left them after seemingly falling out with the senior people over what control he had, fuck chelsea.

Tbf their owners are making a pretty good job of that !

 

[RayCTID]

Bring Caicedo

Felipe?

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

If it was he would have been coached and better.

I’m a keeper you can absolutely learn and be tough how to deliver a long ball. If no one has raised it with him, or if he hasn’t recognised and worked on it, then those are separate issues. You can absolutely learn how to kick a long ball

 

[oldius]

If he’s appointed it is a continuity one. Makes sense. I hope he relooks at everything though. Our fitness and injury record hasn’t been good, and despite being excellent a few years ago our set pieces aren’t great. Improving those 2 would make a big difference.

Competing for four trophies until the end every season will take its toll, especially with a small squad.
I think that set pieces may come under a lot of scrutiny next season and the perceived advantage that some clubs have may be reduced.

In terms of continuity, Maresca has a lot going for him. He knows the club and players and he understands the tactical principles that underpin what we do.
I would not be surprised if a former player also comes in which would potentially assist that process - Fernandinho or Gundogan spring immediately to mind - especially with the news that Lijnders wishes to move on.