# Guehi's midfield display vindicates Maresca's tactical gamble

Marc Guehi impressed while playing in an unfamiliar midfield role, proving Enzo Maresca's decision to reposition him was a success. The manager even joked about using the defender as a striker next week. The performance showcases tactical flexibility and could influence future team selections.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqx7x1wpz20o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:26:44 GMT