Enzo Maresca wants Manchester City's scoring responsibility spread beyond Erling Haaland. Bongda24h reports the coach's view that City need other players to contribute goals while continuing to create chances in every match.
More contributors in attack
Maresca praised the difference Haaland makes when he plays, describing a forward capable of scoring or getting close to doing so. His wider point was that the team's attacking output must also come from the rest of the side.
The source's pre-match statistical snapshot lists Haaland at 175 goals in 209 City appearances since joining in summer 2022. It also recalls his five goals in the 7-0 Champions League win against RB Leipzig in March 2023, part of the six goals against that opponent recorded in the article's data.
Those figures provide the background to Maresca's request for additional scorers rather than a change in his assessment of Haaland's importance.
Managing the full campaign
Haaland had previously been rested for a League Cup victory over Brighton. Maresca said player fitness needs continuous assessment as City compete across several tournaments.
In the interview, he described having 20 high-quality first-team players and welcomed competition within the group. He estimated a campaign of around 65 matches, placing rotation within a season-long plan.
The next period he highlighted was February, March and April, when he wants the squad available and in strong physical condition. His stated task combines winning current matches with maintaining those options later in the season.