Maresca says honest talks have revived Foden's City form

According to The Guardian, Enzo Maresca has credited honest conversations for Phil Foden's improved performances at Manchester City.

Phil Foden, joueur de football

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Enzo Maresca has said that frank discussions with Phil Foden have helped the midfielder rediscover his best form at Manchester City, reports The Guardian.

The Daily Mail adds that Maresca has moved out of Pep Guardiola's shadow at the club, introducing a new attacking philosophy and holding heart-to-heart talks with Foden. The Mail also details how the manager declined to use his predecessor's office and brought 'fire' to his team talks.

According to the Daily Mail, Maresca revealed he had three specific one-on-one conversations with Foden that helped reignite his career at the club.

Sources

  1. The GuardianEnzo Maresca says honest talks have revitalised Foden’s Manchester City form (new window)theguardian.com
  2. Daily MailHow Enzo Maresca stepped out of Pep Guardiola's shadow at Man City: 'Fire' in his team talks, heart-to-hearts with Phil Foden, rejecting old boss' office and a new attacking philosophy (new window)dailymail.com
  3. Daily MailEnzo Maresca reveals the three heart-to-heart chats with Phil Foden to spark his Man City career back to life (new window)dailymail.com