The tweaks that Enzo Maresca is implementing at Manchester City will take time to download

Enzo Maresca's tactics at Manchester City will require time for the squad to assimilate, according to Josko Gvardiol. The Croatian midfielder, speaking to The Manchester Evening News, explained that City's defense is still adjusting to Maresca's modifications from Pep Guardiola's previous system. Gvardiol stated that while the new approach may prove successful, it will take time for the players to shed their habits acquired under Guardiola.

The defender highlighted that the transition from Chelsea and Leicester's systems to Maresca's can be challenging, but with consistent effort, it should yield positive results. The early matches under Maresca's leadership, including the 2-1 win over Bournemouth, showcased the City defense's struggles with the new strategy, particularly in the opening half where they allowed three good chances.

However, the team showed improvement in the second half, indicating that a period of adaptation and learning is necessary. Gvardiol emphasized that the possession-based philosophy will remain, but there is much for the squad to learn, making this a gradual process that will take time to gel.