Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has addressed the competition faced by Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri within the squad. During the press conference ahead of the League Cup match against Brighton, the coach highlighted the intense rivalry for the left-back position, featuring established players like Josko Gvardiol and Nico O'Reilly. Although Maresca previously discussed the potential of deploying Aït-Nouri as a winger due to his dribbling skills, he has now reaffirmed his role as a full-back. The player faces a challenge to earn a starting spot in a crowded schedule, with the manager emphasizing that performance in competition remains the key to gaining his trust.