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Maresca Outlines Plan to Restore Foden to Top Level
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca explains his focus on helping Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki reach their strongest form before the trip to Aston Villa.
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Foden's Recent Improvement
Enzo Maresca has met with Phil Foden two or three times since taking charge to underline the player's importance to the squad. The 26-year-old has scored four goals in his last two games after a domestic suspension, including a hat trick against AEK Athens. Maresca, who has known Foden for years, believes the forward can return to being among England's best when given the right support, noting that strong players like him make the team better overall.
Cherki's Positioning Focus
Maresca is also working with 23-year-old Rayan Cherki to refine his movement on the pitch. The French playmaker has shown his ability with goals against Liverpool and AEK Athens, but the manager wants him to stay in positions where teammates can find him between the lines. While Cherki loves to receive the ball and move freely, Maresca sees a need for greater balance so those instincts create more consistent chances without losing what makes him dangerous.
Approach to Player Development
After 35 years in the game and time alongside players such as Del Piero and Zidane, Maresca stresses keeping individuals happy while encouraging simpler decisions. He aims to preserve Cherki's desire for the ball while guiding him toward the right areas, believing this balance will help the team without removing the qualities that define the playmaker's game.
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