He was involved a lot for such a short cameo. 25 touches in 20 or so minutes (Haaland had 23, Alvarez 30, Lewis 36), constantly making himself available, carried the ball out of the back a couple of times, and had that one good run you mentioned, 94.7% passing rate. We weren't playing well, so obviously hard for him to turn things around, but he was trying. For me, he showed more fight than the majority of the team.
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ElMago_DSilva
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Thought he did well when he came on.
I'd have personally started him today.
I'd have personally started him today.
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Agreed. Bernardo, Kovacic, and Rico were all far too similar players.
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Thought he looked instantly better than kovacic and lewis. Wanted the ball straight away and made a couple of good runs
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Unfortuantely, Pep didn't try him as a DM while Rodri was out.
No doubting his quality but has he got any fight?
That's the one worry with him, seems very arsey off the ball, but Pep will soon get that out of him.
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I think that he looks a very sound player technically, comfortable on the ball and in tight spaces. These are qualities that Pep likes. From what I've seen thus far however, is that he's very lightweight and easy to muscle off the ball.
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I feel like Nunes should have been the man to play alongside Bernardo rather than Kovacic but that's easy in hindsight.
It's been an unfortunate period where, with Stones injured, and Rodri suspended we've had to rely on our new signings and sadly they've not quite been at it. Kovacic in all fairness is returning from an injury himself and he's looked miles off it since. He was tidy and disciplined next to Rodri, but that seems to be the case for most players when he's in the side.
Nunes has a bit more drive from the deeper area than Kovacic who seemed reluctant to pass the ball forwards.
Just one of those days. To be 2pts off top with injuries to Bernardo, Stones, Grealish, Kovacic, De Bruyne and the suspension of Rodri - that's not too bad overall. Time to kick on though.
It's been an unfortunate period where, with Stones injured, and Rodri suspended we've had to rely on our new signings and sadly they've not quite been at it. Kovacic in all fairness is returning from an injury himself and he's looked miles off it since. He was tidy and disciplined next to Rodri, but that seems to be the case for most players when he's in the side.
Nunes has a bit more drive from the deeper area than Kovacic who seemed reluctant to pass the ball forwards.
Just one of those days. To be 2pts off top with injuries to Bernardo, Stones, Grealish, Kovacic, De Bruyne and the suspension of Rodri - that's not too bad overall. Time to kick on though.
Good article in the evening news, like this part because down the line he could be useful if needed!
With plenty of competition in the central areas, Nunes feels comfortable playing 'anywhere' - from number six, to number 10. "I even play as a centre-back or right back," he says. "It's not my natural position. Everyone knows where I'm the best. But I can do if needed."
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With plenty of competition in the central areas, Nunes feels comfortable playing 'anywhere' - from number six, to number 10. "I even play as a centre-back or right back," he says. "It's not my natural position. Everyone knows where I'm the best. But I can do if needed."
Nunes discusses De Bruyne comparisons and why Foden surprised him at City
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes speaks about comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne, being shocked by Phil Foden, and why he doesn't shoot.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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