27 | Matheus Nunes - 2024/25

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Not the cleanest game technically, but glad he got his goal. drifts in and out but is willing to run past a man without a ball which we miss alot. Not sure he'll be here long enough to get it but handy to have around.
 
Hopefully an offer will come in for him in January and we can get a Rodri replacement or back-up
 
Akira said:
Happy he finally got his goal.

I think people make too much out of his non-celebration. Just seems like a guy who's not too happy with himself.
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He is not too happy with his situation. And he shouldn't be. He is a far better player than the number of minutes he is getting.

I have no issues with him not smiling.


All that said, I think he is a fantastic player in the wrong system. We slow the pace down too much to keep possession. And he is a lot like Halaand in that he wants to get forward quickly, make runs into space an expect a quick pass to come.

He is at his best when everything is frantic. The walking pace tippy tappy stuff just stifles his advantages.

He made so many runs and quick cuts yesterday and the ball never came. And then he gets back behind the line and then the ball comes when he is stood still. Giving him little option but to just pass back or sideways.

I like him. Not a smooth player. But has an edge.
 
Played well yesterday. Few mistakes but did a lot of good things aswell. I still think there is a player in there. Like how he drives forward and he's willing to be direct and create things. The misgiving I have with him is his touch doesn't seem to be up to the standard of his teammates. Won't write him off though, he's improved this year in my opinion and if another midfielder goes down we'll fucking need him so let's get behind the lad and give him a proper chance.
 
Dax777 said:
He is not too happy with his situation. And he shouldn't be. He is a far better player than the number of minutes he is getting.

I have no issues with him not smiling.


All that said, I think he is a fantastic player in the wrong system. We slow the pace down too much to keep possession. And he is a lot like Halaand in that he wants to get forward quickly, make runs into space an expect a quick pass to come.

He is at his best when everything is frantic. The walking pace tippy tappy stuff just stifles his advantages.

He made so many runs and quick cuts yesterday and the ball never came. And then he gets back behind the line and then the ball comes when he is stood still. Giving him little option but to just pass back or sideways.

I like him. Not a smooth player. But has an edge.
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Interesting take. When he signed Pep seemed to be wanting ball carrying players - see Kovacic and Doku - but he has not really changed how we play to utilise them. I wonder whether this was an experiment that did not work and was discarded or whether Pep is still planning some new tactics that utilise this type of player.
 
jamesha said:
Interesting take. When he signed Pep seemed to be wanting ball carrying players - see Kovacic and Doku - but he has not really changed how we play to utilise them. I wonder whether this was an experiment that did not work and was discarded or whether Pep is still planning some new tactics that utilise this type of player.
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We play slow build up reactively, it's how we deal with low blocks, it's just we face them so often it feels like our default tactic. When the opposition is happy to cede possession and defend their third of the pitch in numbers it's impossible for a player to pick the ball up and drive 30 yards, the space just isn't there.
 
Winger for me. He’s got the pace, engine, defensive nous and attacking threat to be there. And it takes his on-the-ball riskiness away from central areas which is obviously why he’s not been trusted there.

Would allow Grealish to get more time centrally too which would be fantastic.
 
Could defo be an option. Jack more inside and Nunes as an option more on the wing.

He’s got something. Think he’s had about 5 assists and the 1 goal now. So he’s capable of contributing.

Think it’s been difficult for him being played in all the different roles and not having a consistent run as well which is no fault of his own.

Unlike Phillips he does seem to have the touch and quicker ball control needed for our team.
 
Feel like he was trying to prove something in tempo the other night, not trying to do too much transition and playing more keep ball to win a go at the 6 position. At Sporting he def played deeper, my mate is a fan of theirs and is shocked every time i tell him he doesn't look like he has it in him. I still don't see it tbh.
 
With all due respect and admiration for Pep, the way he manages him is catastrophic. Quite simply, he's never given him a chance. When I look at the way he treats Rico (whom I adore) and the way he treats him, there's something really wrong. I could also take Rodri's first season as an example, which wasn't really that great and yet he always gave him a chance.

So I have a couple of questions. Why did he buy him? Would a Rice or a Bellingham, who were the first choices, would really have a chance? Why did he insist on keeping him this season when there were other offers?
 
I don't' think Pep is to be blamed here...

What any City player has to have, especially front 6 player - is being solid and stable with the ball.

Yes, he can be lethal in the final third, but he is not striker or false9 or winger, he is midfielder and midfielder shouldn't be easily loosing the ball.

First thing what he lacked last season, was that any time there was like physical duel or tackle or something like that, I had a feeling that he would loose 10 out of 10 times. Also, he was slipping a lot on the pitch.

So if we combine these two issues, it means that we are vulnerable whenever this guy plays, because he lacks ability to cope with the "first action" or needs more time or space than City has luxury to give to a midfield player.

Same problem we had with Kalvin, that's why Pep mentioned this summer that Kalvin likes to have space and time, but who doesn't ? :D

But I still think that Matheus has a future here, because he wasn't and isn't "Kalvin Phillips bad". But he has to improve in terms of physical strength to avoid those slippery on the pitch and endure physical duels as well.

Otherwise - his first touch, dribbling, shooting and other skills are extraordinary.
 
DATOIA said:
I don't' think Pep is to be blamed here...

What any City player has to have, especially front 6 player - is being solid and stable with the ball.

Yes, he can be lethal in the final third, but he is not striker or false9 or winger, he is midfielder and midfielder shouldn't be easily loosing the ball.

First thing what he lacked last season, was that any time there was like physical duel or tackle or something like that, I had a feeling that he would loose 10 out of 10 times. Also, he was slipping a lot on the pitch.

So if we combine these two issues, it means that we are vulnerable whenever this guy plays, because he lacks ability to cope with the "first action" or needs more time or space than City has luxury to give to a midfield player.

Same problem we had with Kalvin, that's why Pep mentioned this summer that Kalvin likes to have space and time, but who doesn't ? :D

But I still think that Matheus has a future here, because he wasn't and isn't "Kalvin Phillips bad". But he has to improve in terms of physical strength to avoid those slippery on the pitch and endure physical duels as well.

Otherwise - his first touch, dribbling, shooting and other skills are extraordinary.
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Extraordinary?! Wow
 
DATOIA said:
I don't' think Pep is to be blamed here...

What any City player has to have, especially front 6 player - is being solid and stable with the ball.

Yes, he can be lethal in the final third, but he is not striker or false9 or winger, he is midfielder and midfielder shouldn't be easily loosing the ball.

First thing what he lacked last season, was that any time there was like physical duel or tackle or something like that, I had a feeling that he would loose 10 out of 10 times. Also, he was slipping a lot on the pitch.

So if we combine these two issues, it means that we are vulnerable whenever this guy plays, because he lacks ability to cope with the "first action" or needs more time or space than City has luxury to give to a midfield player.

Same problem we had with Kalvin, that's why Pep mentioned this summer that Kalvin likes to have space and time, but who doesn't ? :D

But I still think that Matheus has a future here, because he wasn't and isn't "Kalvin Phillips bad". But he has to improve in terms of physical strength to avoid those slippery on the pitch and endure physical duels as well.

Otherwise - his first touch, dribbling, shooting and other skills are extraordinary.
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He spent close to 100million Pound on Kalvin and Nunes, and didn't use any of them

So sorry, he has to take part of the blame here.
 
Yeah sure it's extraordinary.
His problem is located between his ears and that's why Pep is gutted,
Nunes could show great action for all his skills - but he doesn't!
How long do you wait til he jumps over the bar and flies??
 
Tevez City said:
He spent close to 100million Pound on Kalvin and Nunes, and didn't use any of them

So sorry, he has to take part of the blame here.
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Did you know Pep was overruled on Kounde by Juanma Lillo and we got Ruben Dias instead?

Did you know Pep didn't even know who Julian Alvarez was and Txiki got him based on his South American scout's recommendation?

Did you know Pep didn't even know who Jeremy Doku was and Txiki got him based on his recruitment team's recommendation?

Go over his previous comments in press conferences.. it's quite clear recruitment isn't based on Pep's final word.
 
Blue_Lightsaber said:
Did you know Pep was overruled on Kounde by Juanma Lillo and we got Ruben Dias instead?

Did you know Pep didn't even know who Julian Alvarez was and Txiki got him based on his South American scout's recommendation?

Did you know Pep didn't even know who Jeremy Doku was and Txiki got him based on his recruitment team's recommendation?

Go over his previous comments in press conferences.. it's quite clear recruitment isn't based on Pep's final word.
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I thought with his big personality he has a " Veto" right to any new signing.
 
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