27 | Matheus Nunes - 2024/25

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Tbh it’s surely a bit embarrassing for Grealish and Doku that our best left winger this season has been Nunes. Nunes should play even when they’re both fit. Grealish’s last goal was in 2023 wasn’t it? The “he brings control” argument only works for so long before we have to just admit he hasn’t been good enough. Nunes is proving to be far more productive than him.
 
Never been his biggest fan . The last few weeks though there are definitely signs of improvement amongst inconsistency and he has some fantastic attributes going forward and turning defenders. This season could be huge for him if he finally gets rid of the raw edges . Fingers crossed because we need some flair and pace upfront for sure .
 
“The new Kalvin Phillips”, ‘Panic buy’, ‘He doesn't have the level for our team’ lol

After the “Plodri”, “Mahrez” and so many other lessons, some still haven't understood that it takes time for most football players to adapt to a new team and especially a Pep Team.

Matheus Nunes has the potential to become a world-class player, I said so when he arrived and I'll say it again today, and he even has the potential to become a central element of our midfield. Why do you think Pep opposed his move to Athletico Madrid at the start of the season?

He has everything it takes to be a modern midfielder adapted to the new, evolving style of football: speed, dribbling, passing, stamina, vision of the game, and all he lacked and still lacks a little is an understanding of our system of play and, in particular, how to play without the ball.

The Rodri's case should have taught some people a lesson, but apparently it didn't.
 
Delphinho said:
A 50m+ player, once labeled "one of the best players in the world" by Pep, slowly turning out to be a very good player as soon as he gets consistent gametime. Who would have thought?
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Yep. I remember slating ake over and over but it became very clear all that ake needed was a solid run of games. Took a year to materialise but he looked poor until that happened.

Looks like same now for Nunes.
 
Another good performance. One of the few that are consistently putting in performances at the minute. Would like to see him in the middle of the park in a box to box role personally, but he's performing out wide for now and with the injuries we have that's where I'm sure he'll stay for the time being.
 
Tricky_Trev said:
Tbh it’s surely a bit embarrassing for Grealish and Doku that our best left winger this season has been Nunes. Nunes should play even when they’re both fit. Grealish’s last goal was in 2023 wasn’t it? The “he brings control” argument only works for so long before we have to just admit he hasn’t been good enough. Nunes is proving to be far more productive than him.
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Grealish provides over control but still somehow manages to lose the ball nearly as often as Doku
 
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Took his chance and playing regularly is helping him become more confident.

He has been a threat going forward the last 3 games. Plus he seems to have become harder to knock off the ball which last season seemed to happen often.
 
Delphinho said:
A 50m+ player, once labeled "one of the best players in the world" by Pep, slowly turning out to be a very good player as soon as he gets consistent gametime. Who would have thought?
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What's took him so long to produce something here? Pep needs to explain why he wasn't giving him any meaningful game time. He's certainly showed promise over the last 3 games although the opposition weren't all that taxing. Still onwards and upwards.
 
I've been a big critic of Nunes but I have to take my hat off to him and congratulate him on turning things round - might not even be a stretch to say he is our most important attacking player right now after Haaland
 
freshie said:
I've been a big critic of Nunes but I have to take my hat off to him and congratulate him on turning things round - might not even be a stretch to say he is our most important attacking player right now after Haaland
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I can understand you giving Nunes praise but the following statement makes me fear you've recently suffered a bang to the head hope all is well.
 
citytill1die84 said:
Steady on lol
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IIRC Sane had a total production of 25 goals, 29 assists over 4 years.

I'm not saying he's Sterling or Foden good but he given time could hit those numbers as he seems to have an eye for an assist and a goal and that's better than Jack (and I love Jack).

I love Gundo too but I think Jack can do that role better now.. heck we've even seen Doku in midfield bring the ball up.

Anyways whether I'm right or wrong.. I'm just happy he stepped up when we needed him and is justifying his transfer fee.

Now I wish I could say the same about Wolves who were failing FFP and needed to sell badly.. and we helped them out, yet they supported the Red Cartel against us in court.
 
Delphinho said:
A 50m+ player, once labeled "one of the best players in the world" by Pep, slowly turning out to be a very good player as soon as he gets consistent gametime. Who would have thought?
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Clearly Pep or he would have played him more, unless Pep never wanted a very good player of course.
 
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