Maresca Cites Arsenal as Benchmark for Midfield Depth
Enzo Maresca, discussing Manchester City's midfield options, highlighted Arsenal as a competitor with strong squad depth, affirming his satisfaction with his own team's choices.
North Bank NewsManchester City coach Enzo Maresca has pointed to Arsenal as a prime example of a club with impressive midfield depth, suggesting it's a necessary component for competing at the top level. Romano shared Maresca's comments, where he stated, “If you want to be there competing, you need options.”
Maresca continued by directly referencing Arsenal, saying, “Arsenal have options, we have options, more teams have options. Not just us!”. His remarks underscore the high regard in which Arsenal's squad planning, particularly in the midfield, is held by rival coaches. Despite acknowledging the competitive landscape, Maresca concluded by expressing confidence in his own squad's capabilities.
“I'm very happy with the options we have,” Maresca added, indicating a satisfaction with Manchester City's current setup while simultaneously acknowledging the strength of teams like Arsenal in the title race.