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Manchester City captaincy selection

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has addressed the club’s leadership structure following the departure of Bernardo Silva. Maresca indicated that while Erling Haaland is a prominent leader, he is unlikely to be the primary captain due to a tactical rule requiring the captain to return to the technical area immediately after a goal is scored to receive instructions. Maresca noted that because Haaland scores so frequently, appointing him as the main captain would create a logistical issue, stating, “If Erling becomes the captain, we have a problem.” By August 15, Maresca confirmed that Haaland and Ruben Dias will be part of a four-man captaincy group for the upcoming season. The manager intends to finalize the remaining two members of the leadership group once the transfer window has closed. Other potential candidates mentioned include Rodri and Phil Foden. By August 18, following a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield, it was confirmed that Haaland has been named as one of the club’s captains for the new Premier League campaign under the newly appointed manager, Enzo Maresca.

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