Maresca will take charge of his first top-flight game for City on Sunday with a 14:00 (UK) clash against Bournemouth at the Etihad.<\/p>\n
O\u2019Reilly can\u2019t wait for the 2026\/27 top-flight campaign to begin under the Italian and is in determined mood.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited for it; we\u2019re excited for the challenge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnzo is a great manager, and he has his philosophies and we\u2019re learning them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all can\u2019t wait to get started with him and the season now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re learning and adapting to his style.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s always a lot of pressure being at a club like Manchester City. The goals here are to win everything. We can\u2019t settle for anything less.<\/p>\n \u201cI love the pressure; I thrive off it and I can\u2019t wait for the season to get started. The goal is always to win.\u201d<\/p>\n O\u2019Reilly comes into the new season on the back of an impressive World Cup with England as the Three Lions made it to the semi-final stage before bowing out to eventual runners-up Argentina.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old admits the experience of playing in a major international tournament was a pinch-me moment in his career to date.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a dream come true for me, and I enjoyed the experience so much,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s something I\u2019ll cherish forever. I really enjoyed being in camp with the lads \u2013 it\u2019s a great group.<\/p>\n \u201cWe didn\u2019t manage to go all the way, but we gave it a good go and I really enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\n O\u2019Reilly, who made his debut in the 2024 Community Shield triumph over Manchester United, has gone from strength to strength over the past two years.<\/p>\n This last season, he scored a double as we lifted the Carabao Cup following victory over Arsenal, starred in our FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea as well as collecting Premier League Young Player of the Season and the Etihad Player of the Season awards.<\/p>\n Despite these accolades, O\u2019Reilly insists his feet are firmly on the floor as he looks to continue his development this season and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a good season personally last season, and it brought a lot of attention to my name,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not something I really focus on; I try to keep it on the side and block it out.<\/p>\n \u201cMy main focus is what I do on the pitch.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n O\u2019Reilly not only boasts quality, he also has versatility and adaptability.<\/p>\n He can play in both defence and midfield, shining at either left-back or in the centre of the park.<\/p>\n Like any top professional, when pushed on his preferred role, he put the team ahead of any individual preferences.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not sure \u2013 I had a chat with Enzo and I told him, \u2018I\u2019m ready to play anywhere\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m able to adapt \u2013 whether that\u2019s full-back or in midfield, I\u2019m excited for the challenges and I\u2019m ready to play.<\/p>\n \u201cWherever he needs to play, I\u2019ll be ready to play there.\u201d<\/p>\n
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