Matheus Nunes’ Showcase: A Glimpse into his Impact on Manchester City’s Triumph Over Red Star
It was clear from Manchester City’s 3-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade what Matheus Nunes will contribute to the triple winners. Nunes has started to adapt to life at the European champions after missing time due to injury recently.
When the Portuguese midfielder got the chance to start against Red Star, he gave one of his greatest performances since joining City from Wolverhampton Wanderers. He demonstrated his work ethic and talent additions to the European champions. Against the Serbian SuperLiga champions, Nunes’ skill at dribbling past opponents was evident. He was also a skilled possessor. He completed 50/53 passes, including one crucial pass, according to Sofascore. He also delivered a smart assist for Micah Hamilton’s opener.
After joining the European champions on the day of the transfer deadline, Matheus Nunes has made 15 appearances and contributed three assists. As he establishes himself at the European champions, he has made most of his City outings as a replacement. The midfield player has also had trouble adjusting to his new environment due to an injury he sustained during the most recent international break.
Matheus Nunes is without a doubt capable of succeeding in Pep Guardiola’s team. He seems to have what it takes to fit under Guardiola’s style of play. A string of games is all the Portuguese international needs to guarantee his place in the Manchester City starting lineup.
Not every new recruit settles in with their new team right away. Players often need a season to become used to Pep Guardiola’s coaching style. Rodri, the general in midfield for City, is evidence of these and many other things. What Nunes will contribute to the treble winners when he settles in and has more opportunities is evident from his performance last night.