Football Italia
·30 Juni 2026
Maresca to Man City – But Why Is Italy Ignoring Him?

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·30 Juni 2026

Although the former Juventus midfielder enjoyed a lengthy playing career in Serie A, he achieved his greatest success abroad, both on the pitch and in the dugout.
Maresca has yet to manage in Italy’s top flight, instead building his coaching reputation overseas while working under some of football’s most influential managers and developing a modern, internationally inspired tactical approach.
In this video, Lorenzo Bettoni and Sheridan Bird examine why Maresca is held in higher regard outside Italy than in his homeland.

Enzo Maresca signs on as new Manchester City manager
Is the 45-year-old being overlooked by Italian football, or is the scepticism surrounding him justified? They analyse his coaching journey, tactical philosophy and the reasons why one of Italy’s most highly rated young coaches has never been given an opportunity in Serie A.
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