Enzo Maresca has made a strong start to life as the manager of Manchester City. His team have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions and sit top of the Premier League. On the pitch, Maresca couldn’t have made a stronger start to his new role. However, the 115 verdict arrived during the international break, which now means that Maresca, alongside City’s leaders, have to navigate his team through an unprecedented storm. Enzo Maresca stood firm in the face of a media storm on Friday. It has now been reported that Maresca has his team ‘ready to go to war’. The Manchester City, alongside two key leaders in his squad are ready for what lies ahead.

Jack Gaughan has provided an insight for the Daily Mail on how Manchester City have addressed the players following the 115 verdict. As per Gaughan’s report, City’s chief executive Ferran Soriano has addressed the City squad. However, Gaughan adds that Enzo Maresca has inspired his squad and there is one key point to take away from Maresca’s message. The Italian manager told his squad: “ Forget the noise. We’re here to win a league. Let’s go and win the league. ”

Also, Jack Gaughan reports that Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland have been the most vocal members of the City squad since the 115 verdict landed. The pair have set about calming their teammates and allaying any fears of the future that they may have. Given the status of Haaland and Ruben Dias in the Manchester City squad, this news comes as no surprise. They are both leaders and have stepped up accordingly based on Jack Gaughan’s report.

The mission for the Manchester City squad is clear. Ignore the outside noise and focus on their goal. That is winning the Premier League title. Enzo Maresca has quickly made an impression as City manager. His team follow his lead and as the heat has turned up on City Maresca has stood up in the fire. This was clear to see on Friday. Now, Maresca has his team ‘ready to go to war’ and that attitude could carry them through the storm that surrounds Manchester City.

Also, Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland have stepped up to lead the way as leaders. That news is not a surprise. The pair are key figures for their team and their status has been earned through their past deeds at Manchester City. They are also figures that their teammates turn to guidance and it is clear to see that is exactly what they are providing in trying circumstances.

Enzo Maresca and his team are ‘ready to go to war’. Manchester City have proven in the past that they are at their most dangerous when they develop a siege mentality. They may be headed back to that well again and it may give them a massive lift for what lies ahead.