Manchester City are navigating a period of significant player turnover under new coach Enzo Maresca, a stark contrast to the stability enjoyed during the Pep Guardiola era. The club's current turnover rate stands at 37.2% of last season's Premier League minutes, meaning a substantial portion of their playing time needs to be replaced.
This figure is notably higher than Guardiola's average of 14.5% across his 10 seasons. The shift in squad composition was evident in their recent match against Coventry, which was unexpectedly close. Coventry registered 12 shots and an xG of 1.37, a level of offensive threat rarely seen from visitors to the Etihad in the past decade.
Key players like Bernardo Silva and Rodri have departed since May, along with others such as Nico González, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, and Sávio. Rayan Cherki, who joined last summer, is currently the fifth-longest-serving player. Only one of the five crucial defensive positions was occupied by a player present at the club at the start of the 2025-26 season.
City's retention rate is currently below the Premier League average of 31.9%, with only Aston Villa, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Brighton experiencing more turnover. Maresca's side faces a challenging derby against Manchester United on Sunday, with speculation that more established players like Phil Foden and the returning Nico O'Reilly may feature.