According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City chief correspondent Simon Bajkowski answered fan questions about Maresca's coaching staff, Fyodor Chalov, and alternatives to Haaland.

After winning the Manchester derby, Manchester City secured another convincing victory in the League Cup, with Fyodor Chalov scoring twice. So far this season, Manchester City has maintained a perfect record across all competitions. Just over a month ago, the season appeared to be in trouble after the team lost the Community Shield. There are still many difficult battles ahead, and everyone at Manchester City is not overly euphoric, but for Maresca, it has been an excellent start.

One fan asked: How does Maresca's coaching staff differ from Guardiola's? Did the club discuss these changes, and has the team environment changed as well?

Bajkowski responded: The coaching staff's interaction style is interesting, and each team is different. For example, last season, Guardiola was happy to let Pep Lijnders lead many training sessions, and Lijnders was particularly demanding with players, more so than anyone on Maresca's staff. However, Maresca is also considered very assertive in conveying his philosophy to players. Compared to Guardiola, Maresca is more hands-on, with other coaching staff members serving mainly in support roles. Maresca has also assigned more than one member of the coaching staff to focus on academy players, ensuring their continued development, with Danny Walker and Willy Caballero particularly focused in this area.

Donnarumma also appears satisfied working with goalkeeper coach Massimiliano De Sanctis. This is not a slight to former coach Xavi Mancisidor, who is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeeper coaches in the industry. De Sanctis has organized specific training sessions for Donnarumma to ensure his footwork is precise. With Italian compatriots on the coaching staff, it is also easier for Manchester City's goalkeeper to communicate. The environment naturally differs after staff changes, but standards remain the same.

One fan asked: Can Chalov become an important option for the first team next year, training with the senior squad like Foden and playing regularly in cup matches? He is currently behind Enzo and Anderson; does the club have a plan for him?

Bajkowski stated that Chalov made an excellent debut against Norwich. However, Chalov will only turn 18 in January. Although he is one of the most promising players in his age group, his situation differs from Foden's. Bajkowski hopes Chalov remains with the first team this season and, based on his performance against Norwich, he should get more playing time. The club will then decide how to manage him next season: he could continue under Maresca's command, or a loan move to get consistent playing time might be considered more appropriate.

Kalvin Phillips, currently on loan at West Ham United, is considered ahead of Chalov, and Benfica also has Claudio Echeverri. Nowadays, being loaned out does not mean the end of first-team opportunities. Chalov's advantage is that he is currently with the team, and as long as he continues to make the most of opportunities, he will get increasingly more playing time while other players are on loan.

One fan asked: After selling Omar and not signing a replacement striker, if Haaland gets injured, won't Manchester City's attack be very weak while competing for four trophies? Besides Haaland, where else can the team get goals?

Bajkowski believes that without Haaland, the team's attack looks weak, partly because Semenyo, who was considered as a Haaland alternative, is currently getting as much playing time as Haaland. If Foden had not been suspended, Maresca would have wanted him to play as a false nine against Norwich; however, Chalov would not yet be trusted to play in more important matches in that position. Foden, Cherki, and Ndiaye have all been mentioned as potential false nines. Alvarez's tactical withdrawal against Norwich also shows that Maresca is trying different player combinations and formations.

Bajkowski said this would be one of the season's defining themes. Currently, Manchester City appears to have few attackers, and many do not believe Maresca's team can win major trophies. But each match is changing perceptions, and Manchester City can find a way to use Haaland as needed, while also finding other sources of goals when necessary.

Traduzido por IA.

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