27 | Matheus Nunes - 2023/24

[JewelZee]

I thought he was greedy on many occasions tonight. He's got alot of settling in to do

Greedy?

 

[JewelZee]

He does a lot of really good attacking movements, and with time, we will learn to use these. His vision is great as well, and so are his runs with the ball, 1v1s, the turns. He is also fast and hardworking off the ball. These are his strengths. Right now, he lacks the chemistry with his teammates and loses the ball too easily, but these are relatively easy things to fix. Overall, for me it was a decent performance today. He obviously lacks any sort of rhythm, but he will only get better.

Spot on...

 

[JewelZee]

Love the positivity, keep it up.

They just love to flap...it is what it is...

 

[JewelZee]

Paqueta clearly was the man wanted and if he is cleared I still think he will be signed this coming window, but Nunes is a quality player with huge potential.

A certain Kalvin Phillips is given 18 months of excuses , yet Nunes is crap after a couple of weeks.

Nunes has pace, scoring ability, creative and box to box, he just need discipline and the attitude taking out of him and Pep will do just that.

The underlying bias (or maybe even worse) of some of our fans is disappointing, but we're not immune. Just like in every other club's fanbase it's always going to be a microcosm of the population in general...

 

[mancityscot]

Don't get where these attitude problems have supposedly come from looked fine to me

agree, i watched the whole game and didnt really see anything like that.

I think he'll be a good asset to the team once he settles.

 

[M16 citeh]

agree, i watched the whole game and didnt really see anything like that.

I think he'll be a good asset to the team once he settles.

I noticed when he came off that pep was in a very animated conversation about his game and he seemed to be hanging on to every word. Clearly a lot to learn for this player as the step up is huge. He's should promise for me so far

 

[Plain Speaking]

He's not had much game time, so has tried hard to make an impact, perhaps being a little greedy and getting exasperated when things didn't go well, he also surrendered possession easily at times, trying too much?

You could see Nunes was not happy when he came off, but Pep was trying to encourage him and boost his self esteem. He did some positive things, he has a turn of pace and can dribble at speed, but he must learn the way our team operates, teamwork above the individual, not giving away easy possession, covering back and regaining possession if you lose it.

Hopefully he can get some more game time in the less critical matches, like Young boys at home and Bournemouth, but I would be nervous about him starting against the rags.

 

[citytill1die84]

Once he settles and learns our way he'll become a very decent player.

 

[ArniArason]

Greedy?

Many times he had opportunity to play an easy pass and chose to try and do too much.

 

[JewelZee]

Many times he had opportunity to play an easy pass and chose to try and do too much.

I would call that pressing and maybe trying too hard to impress...I wouldn't call that being greedy, but whatever...

 

[decmancity]

Sorry I know I`m fucking old, but have I missed something with this lad ?
I keep seeing the word "attitude" and I don`t know why its being used. Can someone who has used this word please describe what they mean about the lad and his "attitude" and why Pep will have a problem with him ??

Its to do with when he went on strike at Wolves isn't it?

The lad literally sacrificed everything at the time to get here and some want to call him out for a bad attitude.

 

[Chi-town blues]

I thought he was greedy on many occasions tonight. He's got alot of settling in to do

Bro was ghosted many times even by doku when he was clearly through near the box. Hate is a disease without cure.

 

[oakiecokie]

Its to do with when he went on strike at Wolves isn't it?

The lad literally sacrificed everything at the time to get here and some want to call him out for a bad attitude.

Ah yes I`d forgotten about that and yes how stupid can people be for calling him out.
I remember Franny Lee doing exactly the same at Bolton and even telling Bolton that he`d pack up football if they wouldn`t let him go to City.

 

[Saddleworth2]

There is so much shit being talked. Racism for gods sake.

1. Users on this forum are allowed to say what they see on this player performance thread
2. In every game he has played Nunes has reacted to misplaced passes/not being passed to/making the wrong run by having a little flounce. Someone mentioned Kev does the same. Yes he does but bloody hell he has earned the right once in a while. Nunes is still integrating into the dressing room. Thats on top of his 'strike'.
3. In every game he has played he has lost the ball carelessly on numerous occasions - so has Doku. However Doku has more than made up for that with his positive contribution.
4. Most get that he is new and still learning - that doesn't mean they cant comment on how they see him play. To date, i have a negative impression of him rather than a positive. That may well change based on his performances.

I think thats a reasonable stance to take

 

[JewelZee]

There is so much shit being talked. Racism for gods sake.

1. Users on this forum are allowed to say what they see on this player performance thread
2. In every game he has played Nunes has reacted to misplaced passes/not being passed to/making the wrong run by having a little flounce. Someone mentioned Kev does the same. Yes he does but bloody hell he has earned the right once in a while. Nunes is still integrating into the dressing room. Thats on top of his 'strike'.
3. In every game he has played he has lost the ball carelessly on numerous occasions - so has Doku. However Doku has more than made up for that with his positive contribution.
4. Most get that he is new and still learning - that doesn't mean they cant comment on how they see him play. To date, i have a negative impression of him rather than a positive. That may well change based on his performances.

I think thats a reasonable stance to take

I respect 1, 3, and 4. But with all due respect you have no idea, ZERO, of how he's perceived in the changing room, by his teammates, by Pep, etc. What if he's frustrated with himself? What if he's trying too hard too impress? You don't know and neither do I.

 

[Blueroses]

Wonder why he didn't make the latest Portugal Euros squad?

Because Portgual are stacked with talent!

 

[Saddleworth2]

I respect 1, 3, and 4. But with all due respect you have no idea, ZERO, of how he's perceived in the changing room, by his teammates, by Pep, etc. What if he's frustrated with himself? What if he's trying too hard too impress? You don't know and neither do I.

I didn't claim to have any insight into what Pep or his fellow players think other than clearly he will still be integrating into the dressing room as will all the newbies. My comments are entirely what I have seen of his behaviours on the pitch. Frustrated with himself? then why wave your arms and gesticulate to other team mates? Hope he either learns to curb it or alternatively puts himself above criticism by his performances. I may prove wrong about him. Hope I am and he flourishes. If he does I will be the first to call out how wrong I was.

You might think about respecting others opinions even when they differ from yours rather than wave a racism card.

 

[JewelZee]

Own your fucking insinuations

If by my "insinuations" you are referring to my belief that there may be some posters who allow their own personal bias' to impact their feelings toward certain players then I most certainly do.

You seem to believe you represent the feelings of all our supporters. For the sake of keeping it real I never brought up "racism", Vanchi did in a response to me. I made it perfectly clear in my response to her that I was referring to a level of personal bias' which I personally don't hold to be the same as abject racism. You came at me aggressively and attempted to intimidate me which I didn't appreciate and let you know so...

Why do you find it impossible to believe that some of our supporters might let personal feelings get in the way of their player evaluations, good or bad? Just asking...

 

[nellyonthewing]

There is so much shit being talked. Racism for gods sake.

1. Users on this forum are allowed to say what they see on this player performance thread
2. In every game he has played Nunes has reacted to misplaced passes/not being passed to/making the wrong run by having a little flounce. Someone mentioned Kev does the same. Yes he does but bloody hell he has earned the right once in a while. Nunes is still integrating into the dressing room. Thats on top of his 'strike'.
3. In every game he has played he has lost the ball carelessly on numerous occasions - so has Doku. However Doku has more than made up for that with his positive contribution.
4. Most get that he is new and still learning - that doesn't mean they cant comment on how they see him play. To date, i have a negative impression of him rather than a positive. That may well change based on his performances.

I think thats a reasonable stance to take

A voice of reason on BM at last.

 

[Middedon]

I did initially think he had a bit of attitude (throwing his hands up), but I’ve reconsidered a bit. I think he is just a more emotional player than others - I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. I also think other players are similar - were just use to it because they’ve been here for longer. Jack is sometimes similar, to me anyway. Plus, some of the new signings seem almost emotionless (Kovacic is like a machine to me - also not a bad thing!) so maybe in comparison Nunes stands out.

Lastly, I do think it’s tough when you’re a new signing bedding in and your only starts are with a an XI that is more patched together than usual. He seems to have been in this scenario more than the others.