27 | Matheus Nunes - 2023/24

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I personally think this lad will be class for us in due course. Remember, many Pep players take at least a season to acclimatize.

Last night, that third goal was all about him.
 
I've said it before, but try him at right-back... Invert him while in possession, of course.

Our third goal at Copenhagen was a potential glimpse at what could be... What's there to lose besides hurting Walker's ego? We're leaking goals as it is, and our right-side attack is dead in most games. He's got all the physical tools to play RB, and for a team that dominates the ball as we do, he'd be playing as a midfielder more often than not.
 
only 5 PL starts for him so far, and strictly vs bottom half clubs.

also subbed off most of these starts, Wolves is the memorable one where Pep pulled him in HT minute for Bobb.

440 minutes of PL football for him so far at City, and cannot see him starting many in last 13 rounds unless many injuries to others.

not saying Kalvin Phillips level of playing time as last season he only started 2 PL games and total of 290 minutes played in PL, but not far off.

not sure we will see the best of him without a run of games for him.
 
Damanino said:
only 5 PL starts for him so far, and strictly vs bottom half clubs.

also subbed off most of these starts, Wolves is the memorable one where Pep pulled him in HT minute for Bobb.

440 minutes of PL football for him so far at City, and cannot see him starting many in last 13 rounds unless many injuries to others.

not saying Kalvin Phillips level of playing time as last season he only started 2 PL games and total of 290 minutes played in PL, but not far off.

not sure we will see the best of him without a run of games for him.
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Maybe see him v Luton?
 
Talented but think he'll be quietly shuffled off in the summer when we go back in for Paqueta. He was fourth choice last year (after Bellingham, Rice, and Paqueta) and was signed as a last resort. Has done alright without ripping up any trees but has come in during a season when Foden has really nailed that #8 spot. Can be trusted against bottom-half teams, will collect a tidy fee when we sell him to somewhere in Portugal or Spain in July.
 
youngbob said:
Talented but think he'll be quietly shuffled off in the summer when we go back in for Paqueta. He was fourth choice last year (after Bellingham, Rice, and Paqueta) and was signed as a last resort. Has done alright without ripping up any trees but has come in during a season when Foden has really nailed that #8 spot. Can be trusted against bottom-half teams, will collect a tidy fee when we sell him to somewhere in Portugal or Spain in July.
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Don't think it will be this summer but he certainly hasn't hit the ground running.
 
He’s a quality player. He just needs to bed in, learn the system, and understand his role is a critical one that can hurt us if we end up losing the ball when committed forward.

I think he could become and even stronger, faster version of Gundo, with a better shot on him.

And, not for nothing, it’s probably pretty intimidating walking into a City squad with the personnel we have available to us in midfield!!
 
ChicagoBlue said:
He’s a quality player. He just needs to bed in, learn the system, and understand his role is a critical one that can hurt us if we end up losing the ball when committed forward.

I think he could become and even stronger, faster version of Gundo, with a better shot on him.

And, not for nothing, it’s probably pretty intimidating walking into a City squad with the personnel we have available to us in midfield!!
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Completely get where you’re coming from, but if he is intimidated then it’s not the right environment for him.

There have been flashes of quality but he does need to kick on now.
 
ChicagoBlue said:
He’s a quality player. He just needs to bed in, learn the system, and understand his role is a critical one that can hurt us if we end up losing the ball when committed forward.

I think he could become and even stronger, faster version of Gundo, with a better shot on him.

And, not for nothing, it’s probably pretty intimidating walking into a City squad with the personnel we have available to us in midfield!!
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Better shot on him? He couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo. He's scored 10 league goals in his career to date. Thats not a typo, 10 goals. Whatever redeeming qualities he may have shooting ain't one of them.
 
ChicagoBlue said:
He’s a quality player. He just needs to bed in, learn the system, and understand his role is a critical one that can hurt us if we end up losing the ball when committed forward.

I think he could become and even stronger, faster version of Gundo, with a better shot on him.

And, not for nothing, it’s probably pretty intimidating walking into a City squad with the personnel we have available to us in midfield!!
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How on Earth can you watch Gundogan and Nunes and think that Nunes has the better shooting? That’s wild that. I don’t expect him to score a single goal for us. Think he’ll have left before he does.
 
I guess we will have to wait and see. He gives us something different and I believe he’s being cultivated. Let’s return to the topic 15 months from now.

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I care more about his ability to help us on the pitch, but he does seem like a lovely guy from the outside looking in. He and Grealish trying Chinese food together was quite funny.
 
TrentGrisham said:
I care more about his ability to help us on the pitch, but he does seem like a lovely guy from the outside looking in. He and Grealish trying Chinese food together was quite funny.
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Haha...I too watched the Grealish & Nunes eating Chinese grub content & thought it was good banter. Jack seems to get along with just about anyone off the field & undoubtedly a large reason for the collective spirit among the squad.
Although a bit curious with his 'cheat' food days declaring when he's had a good game he treats himself to a Chinese takeaway or if he's had a poor game he will get the Chinese cooked for him/at home. Bloke loves his Chinese food!

Mind you Nunes stating he doesn't like veggies to the dismay of his nutritionist is intriguing for a top athlete.
 
ChicagoBlue said:
I guess we will have to wait and see. He gives us something different and I believe he’s being cultivated. Let’s return to the topic 15 months from now.

30 seconds in….

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Yeah I've thought he's got a good shot but not accurate from the few saves when he's gone for goal. Needs a bit of work.

Mostly he just needs to bulk up so he's not easy to push off the ball..
 
With respect to other posters...

Nunes is OK, but is in our squad mostly because Paqueta is entangled in potential legal troubles due to his alleged betting on football.
 
Thought he played well today, for once I was disappointed to see him subbed, though can see the sense in Doku against a tiring team.
 
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