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Enzo Maresca opens up on captaincy decision vs Arsenal as Ruben Dias wears armband Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been named captain for Enzo Maresca's first competitive game against Arsenal in the Community Shield Enzo Maresca has reiterated his permanent Manchester City captaincy decision will be made after the transfer window has closed. This afternoon, the Blues take on Arsenal in the Community Shield with both Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland starting for City. Both men are in line to be part of City's leadership group this season but it is Dias who has been handed the armband for today's game. When asked about the decision on TNT Sports, Maresca said: "I said the other day in the press conference, the captain, we're going to decide the full captain when the transfer window is closed. "At the moment, Ruben is here, Erling is here, the other one is Rodri but unfortunately he is not with us because he's recovering. But, we will see when the transfer window closes." Rodri's future at City remains in doubt as Barcelona continue to show interest in him. The Spaniard returned to Manchester on Friday after winning the World Cup with Spain. The midfielder is not in Cardiff because he underwent a minor back operation following the international tournament. When asked if there were any updates on Rodri's future, Maresca smiled and replied: "No, I'm sorry." City arrive at the Community Shield following a tour of Asia this month. The Blues' performances improved as pre-season wore on. They lost on penalties to Inter Milan in Hong Kong, before beating K-League All Stars and Atletico Madrid in Seoul. Maresca has opted for a stronger line-up than many had been expecting today. Elliot Anderson has been handed his debut by the City boss while returning goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has been named on the bench. Nico O'Reilly and Haaland start despite returning to training this week. Tijjani Reijnders is not in the squad as his move to Al Qadsiah edges closer.