SHENZHEN, CHINA -- Fabian Delph is looking forward to discovering just how new boss Pep Guardiola will take Manchester City forward.
Guardiola has a reputation for attention to detail and closely analyses his opponents before each game to get his side prepared.
It brought him huge success at previous clubs Barcelona and Bayern Munich, where he won a total of 21 trophies.
The Spanish coach also closely evaluates the potential of his own players and will get a second chance to look at his squad in Thursday's International Champions Cup match with Borussia Dortmund in Shenzhen and Delph is keen to impress.
"I've watched Barcelona and Bayern Munich play and I've been fascinated -- the way they adapt to play their opposition," Delph told a news conference.
"I'm excited to play under this management and so long as I can help my teammates I'll be happy."
Delph is hoping to have a bigger impact in his second season at City after a debut campaign troubled by injuries following his controversial £8 million move from Aston Villa.
He made just 27 appearances for the club last season and the lack of game time saw him lose his place in the England squad at this summer's European Championship.
Guardiola has introduced a tough new training regime and has told his players they must eat healthy food and stay the correct weight to cut down on injuries.
"I don't have a problem with it -- it is the attitude you should have," Delph added.
"We've got a massive opportunity this season to progress in competitions and the only way we're going to do it is to be super fit."