armory Midfielder Mikel Merino has insisted Manchester City The situation will not necessarily be worse without Pep Guardiola next season.
Cadena SER Report Comments From the Arsenal midfielder. He is speaking on El Larguero, discussing various topics including Guardiola's departure.
Guardiola leaves Manchester City
Pep Guardiola announced his departure from Manchester City today. He will be leaving the Etihad after a trophy-laden 10 years at the Etihad.
This trophy includes six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups, the Champions League and the Club World Cup. At least it can be said that he has departed as a legendary player of the Premier League.
What impact this has on Manchester City remains to be seen. They are expected to name Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's replacement soon.
How he, or any other manager, follows in Pep Guardiola's footsteps will undoubtedly be an interesting story. The perception is that Manchester City will struggle as they adapt to life without their iconic coach.
Success or failure?
This has certainly been the case at other big clubs in the Premier League. City rivals Manchester United are a prime example. But others' journeys have been less difficult. For example, Liverpool were Premier League champions under Arne Slott last season after Jurgen Klopp left.
Such departure does not mean immediate collapse. And the Arsenal midfielder doesn't see that happening either.
"This is a very complex question," he said, when asked if the situation at Manchester City would be 'worse' after Pep Guardiola's departure.
"They are going to lose the best manager in the world or maybe in history, but football is so unpredictable that a new manager can come in and get even better results. The incoming manager will adapt his approach, and it will be a different team."
Of course, while this is Marino's public view, privately he may be thinking differently. Arsenal in particular will be looking to defend their Premier League title next season.
