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Enzo Maresca names five Man City players that need to be rested

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke about the members of his squad that will need some time off

By Simon Bajkowski · Manchester Evening News

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 1:57 PM

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Enzo Maresca identified five Manchester City players who need rest during a crowded fixture schedule.
The five players named are Erling Haaland, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez, Marc Guehi, and Ruben Dias.
Manchester City face a challenging run of nine matches across 28 days between international breaks.

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated that five key players need time off during a demanding stretch of nine matches in 28 days. Maresca specifically identified Erling Haaland, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez, Marc Guehi, and Ruben Dias as individuals who require rest due to heavy workloads for both club and country.

Haaland previously received a brief break after international duty with Norway, while Dias was substituted at half-time during a recent defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. City are attempting to manage player fatigue while competing across the Premier League, Champions League, and an upcoming Carabao Cup fixture against Brighton.

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