27 | Matheus Nunes - 2023/24

[Zabbasbeard]

Gradually settling in which is good to see. I enjoyed his performance tonight (except for the headed miss!).

 

[JewelZee]

Well he's failed to deliver so far if that's the case.
I can however see signs of improvement so I'll give him till the end if the season.

I'm sure he'll be grateful to hear that, SMH laughing...

 

[Alvin-blue-qhd]

Nunes is one of the few tall midfielders in the team, and I hope he has a bright future ahead of him.

 

[Silvatoure21]

I'm sure he'll be grateful to hear that, SMH laughing...

No doubt. Lol. I thought we gave players at least a year to fully grasp peps tactics. I thought he was good tonight an hope he gets better and better

 

[sh249]

There was a moment just after half time that summed up where he is at the moment. Ball came to him, first touch was horribly untidy, but as it dropped a bit of space opened up and he just drove past 3/4 players and took them out of the game entirely.
Needs to tighten up his passing and control, and to improve his decision-making. Hopefully that comes with time. And if we can find a way of harnessing his ability to carry the ball at pace through the lines, he could be a real asset.
Might need to work on his heading!

 

[Akira]

Great performance. His dribbling-style has shades of Yaya, a very casual-like demeanor and makes it seem effortless. In some moments, you see what Pep meant about his first touch, but overall, his game was good.

 

[vincent]

I like him a lot, but what is his best position long term?

 

[Keeper!]

I personally think he will he a huge asset to the team once settled, he has everything we lack, pace, energy and he is a goal threat from MF.

 

[Keeper!]

I like him a lot, but what is his best position long term?

Alongside Rodri and Andre in CM ;)

 

[markbmcfc]

Needs a run of games to find some sharpness and rhythm. Hasn't been afforded that by Pep, for whatever reason.

His main issue now is KDB is back soon.

 

[richards30]

Needs to play more now as there is obviously talent there and the way he drives forward on the front foot is something different to what you currently do. I think he`s trying too hard currently when he gets his chance to play but if he gets a goal and a run of games he really adds some pace and power to the midfield.

 

[Alvin-blue-qhd]

Needs a run of games to find some sharpness and rhythm. Hasn't been afforded that by Pep, for whatever reason.

His main issue now is KDB is back soon.

I think Pep didn't give him much time because Pep wanted to reduce his pressure. When Rodri was just suspended, Kova faced a lot of pressure. The same story, Pep may not want it to happen to Nunes. It would destroy him.

 

[HoneyMonster89]

He's the type of player who could be really good after 6 months under Pep. He offers something different to most of City's other midfielders. His movement off the ball warrants more shots/goals. He made some great runs yesterday. He should be scoring that header.

 

[mcfcbill91]

Really pleased with his performance last night. That powerful run to set up the first goal was exactly why we signed him. He did similar against Forest back in September for Haaland's goal and a few of these against Red Star last week.

Like Foden being moved central to try and break low blocks apart with dribbling, that sort of ball carrying will be really effective once he's truly settled in.

 

[super_city_si]

Needs to be trusted from the start now.

 

[Trojan1962]

Gives us a bit of extra pace and getting better

 

[Haaland94]

He is going to shine for us. Big time.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Another decent little cameo, might even be ahead of whats normally expected in the first few months of joining

Glad to see he's getting some assists hopefully translates it to the league now

 

[diamond geezer]

It'll take some time for him to get used to the team's tactics. But he'll get there if Pep just spends some time with him, you can tell he's a great listener..

 

[Gigant]

I would play him as right back.