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Enzo Maresca refuses to make Erling Haaland captain at Manchester City

Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca has stated that Erling Haaland will not receive the captaincy during his tenure.

Enzo Maresca refuses to make Erling Haaland captain at Manchester City
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Enzo Maresca, the coach of Manchester City, has indicated that Erling Haaland will not serve as captain while he is in charge. The 46-year-old Italian made this statement ten days before the start of the Premier League season. According to Maresca, Haaland will not lay claim to the captaincy.

Maresca's comments come at a time when pressure is increasing in English football. The coach indicated that there is a specific reason behind his decision, although the details were not provided. The statement sheds new light on the division of roles within the team.

It remains unclear how this decision will impact the dynamics within Manchester City and what consequences it may have for Haaland and his performances on the pitch.