Centre-back Guehi’s £20m arrival from Crystal Palace in January was thought-about a discount.
Nevertheless it was his unfastened cross at Everton late final season which value Metropolis dearly within the title race, drawing that sport and dropping the impetus to eventual champions Arsenal.
This season has been a wrestle for the England defender, culpable for each targets scored by Ipswich final weekend and being picked off by John McGinn deep in his personal half for Villa’s first aim.
Later within the half, he hauled down Jackson on the sting of the field earlier than being proven a yellow card, and was put out of his distress by being taken off at half-time.
Metropolis sources had mentioned they had been focusing on signing a right-back in the summertime earlier than pivoting elsewhere, saying Abdukodir Khusanov can present back-up ought to Matheus Nunes not be accessible.
Khusanov began out vast however struggled earlier than being moved inside rather than Guehi, whereas Rico Lewis was delivered to fill the hole, with Maresca acknowledging afterwards he must “discover that steadiness” in defence.
Villa supporters offered fixed reminders to the travelling followers of their facet being “cheats”, and the vitriol confronted following the responsible verdict of the monetary fees could also be starting to weigh on the gamers’ minds.
Requested by BBC Sport if Guehi’s kind is a fear, Maresca mentioned: “No, I am not apprehensive about Marc in any respect.
“I do know he’s enjoying each minute for the reason that season began with us and the nationwide staff, so it isn’t straightforward however the change was additionally as a result of he was on a yellow card.
“The way in which we wish to be aggressive generally, to have one yellow card may be harmful however I’m not apprehensive in any respect.”
Maresca, although, needs to be involved by developing in opposition to Fabian Hurzeler’s free-scoring Brighton twice subsequent week – within the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, and Premier League on Saturday.
The Italian wants to repair the defensive leaks earlier than they turn out to be one thing extra severe.
