Enzo Maresca, the new manager of Manchester City, has expressed his excitement about succeeding Pep Guardiola and emphasized his confidence in keeping Rodri in the squad despite the midfielder's upcoming back surgery.

Maresca, who previously worked under Guardiola, highlighted the challenges of following a legendary manager but stressed the importance of building on the club's strong foundation.

He acknowledged the difficulties faced by other clubs after losing top managers like Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, but remains optimistic about his role at City.Rodri, a key player for the club, is set to undergo surgery and will need time to recover, which has sparked speculation about his future.Maresca downplayed concerns about Rodri's potential departure, noting that many managers would want to retain the World Cup-winning midfielder.

The article also touches on Maresca's previous stints at Chelsea and Leicester, where he achieved success, and his current focus on stabilizing Manchester City's squad and organization.