There's been a reset for every player in the squad, says Maresca | OneFootball

Enzo Maresca says his arrival at City has given every player at the club a fresh start.

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The Italian took over from Pep Guardiola this summer after the Catalan’s brilliant decade in charge.

And in the first three weeks of pre-season training, Maresca says he’s offered every player the opportunity to impress him without considering their status under the previous boss.

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“The only thing I have said since I start to the players is that for me it’s a new reset. All of them start at same level,” he said in Seoul ahead of Sunday’s pre-season meeting with Atletico Madrid.

“Pre-season will dictate a little bit the transfer window. This has been the same message for everyone - for me it is a reset.”

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City have been without several of our first-team stars on our Tour of Asia following this summer’s World Cup.

Even so, we recorded a draw with Inter in Hong Kong last Saturday before beating a K-League All Stars side on Wednesday.

Sunday’s game marks our final preparation against opposition before next weekend’s Community Shield against Arsenal.

Maresca says he’s been impressed with how the squad have adapted to his methods and management style on and off the pitch.

“It has been very good since day one. They have been very open minded about a new manager arriving,” he began.

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“We have changed some structures and some patterns, the way we play on the ball off the ball and in general.

“This is the main change, the work ethic from the ones who have been here year after year also is important.

“These 10 days together are so important. I need a connection with them - and it’s so important for the future.”

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After a draw with Inter and win over K-League All Stars, we’ll now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday 9 August at 12:00 (UK).

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