Expert: Enzo Maresca faces new Man City problems - 'The fans and board are not happy'

Maresca faces mounting pressure after City's three-game losing streak, with defensive issues and inconsistent performances from key players drawing criticism.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is under growing scrutiny following losses to Aston Villa, Brighton and Nottingham Forest. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the manager must adapt tactically to address defensive vulnerabilities, particularly the team's tendency to concede too many goals and get caught out of shape.

Brown highlighted that while City's attacking output has masked defensive problems, the recent run of defeats has exposed weaknesses that require urgent attention. He noted that too many players are given responsibility on the ball without enough defensive support, leaving the side vulnerable.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has also come under scrutiny, keeping just four clean sheets in 15 appearances with 23 goals conceded.

While there is no expectation Maresca will lose his job, the pressure is mounting as City's standards—set by predecessor Pep Guardiola—remain extremely high. Brown stressed that something must change to restore stability and prevent further criticism if the poor form continues after the international break.