The reason for Ayyoub Bouaddi's absence from the match against Aston Villa.

Enzo Maresca, Manchester City’s coach, revealed the reasons for not including Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi in the starting lineup today during the match against Aston Villa, which ended in a 2-1 defeat for his team. He explained that his decision was based on the match requirements and the tactical options available to him.

In the press conference following the match, Maresca noted that the nature of this game was different from the one against Paris Saint-Germain, which necessitated changes in midfield as he sought players capable of providing the technical contribution needed under those circumstances.

In this context, Maresca discussed his choice to keep Ryan Cherki on the bench while opting to include Phil Foden in midfield, clarifying that the decisions he made were linked to the technical characteristics the team needed during the match against Aston Villa.

Regarding Ayyoub Bouaddi's situation, the Manchester City coach expressed confidence in the Moroccan player's ability to support the team in the future, noting that Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson performed well during the match, which influenced the names he chose to start with.

Maresca confirmed that the intensity of the upcoming match schedule will provide Bouaddi with opportunities to participate and gain additional minutes, emphasizing that his absence from the starting lineup does not mean he is excluded from the coach's plans, but rather is part of the tactical choices dictated by the circumstances of each match.