‘It’s pretty chastening to get absolutely thumped’ Max talks to Guardian football correspondent Will Unwin about the epic task facing Enzo Maresca as he attempts to rebuild Manchester City’s midfield after a couple of high profile departures. With Bernardo Silva’s transfer to Real Madrid and Rodri’s imminent exit to Barcelona, City have a big hole in midfield that needs to be filled if they are to challenge for the title. Elliot Anderson has huge potential but Mateo Kovacic and Nico Gonzalez have yet to show they can fill the void. Lille’s 18 year old Moroccan star Ayyoub Bouaddi and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez have been on the transfer radar but both lack the steel and experience of their illustrious predecessors. #maresca #rodri #manchestercity #footballtiktok #soccertiktok