'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke
Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca made a surprising decision to field Marc Guehi in a holding role during his team's first Premier League game in charge. The move, which caught many off guard, led to an impressive performance from the former Crystal Palace skipper, ultimately contributing to an unlikely comeback victory against Bournemouth.
Guehi's goal and solid play, including winning three tackles and completing 94.9% of his passes, caught the attention of pundits and supporters alike. The former England centre-back revealed to Sky Sports and BBC Sport that the manager had discussed the experiment in the week leading up to the game, and that he enjoyed the change of position due to the support he received from teammates.
The move might signal a long-term solution for Maresca, who is known for his desire to bring new signings to the team before the end of the transfer window.
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