Maresca is under no illusions regarding the pressure that comes with the job, inherited from Guardiola, who secured a historic tally of 20 trophies during his illustrious tenure with Man City. That remarkable haul was highlighted by six Premier League titles and five Carabao Cup triumphs, with Guardiola's domestic dominance further including three FA Cups and three Community Shields, while on the continental and global stage, the tactical mastermind guided the club to one Champions League crown, one UEFA Super Cup, and one Club World Cup trophy.
“It’s a huge challenge, for many reasons. All the success over the last 10 to 15 years, but at the same moment it’s a nice challenge,” Maresca concluded. “It’s exciting because the target is to continue or carry on the last decade or the last years that everything was very nice.”