{
  "id": 5566333,
  "title": "Maresca on 'winner' Fernandez, Doku's fitness and a 'complete' squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/maresca-on-winner-fernandez-dokus-fitness-and-a-complete-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T13:36:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/maresca-winner-fernandez-dokus-fitness-133603158.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca discussed his squad's preparation for Saturday's Premier League match against Coventry City at Etihad Stadium. Matheus Nunes is set to return to the team, but Jeremy Doku remains sidelined. Enzo Fernandez, City's £125 million summer signing, is confirmed to be in the squad and praised for his winning mentality, highlighting his World Cup and Club World Cup triumphs. The Italian forward's arrival pleased several players, with multiple requests to join the team over the past few days. Captain Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma form the leadership group. Fellow deadline day signing Iliman Ndiaye impressed Maresca with his one-on-one skills and is expected to bolster the team. Maresca affirmed the squad's completeness and the need to focus on improving, expressing confidence in Frank Lampard's leadership this season.",
  "summary": "Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Coventry City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST). On the latest team news, Maresca confirmed Matheus Nunes is back and will be in the squad but Jeremy Doku remains out. On whether deadline day £125m signing Enzo Fernandez will be included, he said: \"Enzo is ready.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Several players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/several-players-wanted-fernandez-updates-maresca",
        "published": "2026-09-04T13:35:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Several players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/several-players-wanted-fernandez-updates-maresca-5566337",
        "published": "2026-09-04T13:35:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}