Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has spoken about the team's transfer uncertainty and their Community Shield loss to Arsenal. The Italian manager acknowledged the painful loss, but was cautious not to draw too many conclusions from the match. Maresca is the successor of Pep Guardiola and is the current manager of Manchester City.
The Community Shield match against Arsenal was a tough start to the season for Manchester City, with the team struggling to put pressure on the ball. Maresca suggested that the team's physical condition may have been a factor in their performance, as many Manchester City players were still active at the World Cup. The first goal of Arsenal in the Community Shield match fell after 25 seconds, and there was no pressure from Manchester City on the ball at the second goal of Arsenal.
Manchester City is close to agreeing a deal with Lille for 18-year-old Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi. The transfer would see Bouaddi join the team ahead of the new Premier League season, which begins next week. Manchester City will start the new season with a home match against Bournemouth.