‘One of the best I’ve ever seen’… Pep Guardiola stunned by how good 25-year-old Man City ace is at one thing

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Published on 2024-02-05 09:00:00

Pep Guardiola has praised Matheus Nunes as one of the best players he has ever seen in transition.

The Portuguese international showcased his outstanding abilities in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory against Burnley, with Micah Richards singling out his exceptional dribbling skills during the game.

In several counter-attacking situations, Nunes’ ability to drive forward with the ball and his searing pace made a significant impact on City’s offensive play.

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil also described the former Sporting CP midfielder as an “incredibly talented boy” following his move to the Etihad Stadium, indicating that Nunes is starting to prove himself as a top player. Guardiola himself believes that Nunes is one of the best players he has ever seen in transition.

“[The] First and most important thing is it takes time for me to remember the impact with one player when they arrive, how [they] settle with the team or being loved like Matheus [Nunes]. Everybody is glad to have him in the locker room and in the minutes he’s played, he was really good for the day one and having a specific quality that we don’t have. We didn’t have”, he said (via HaytersTV).

“So, in the transition play, he’s one of the best I’ve ever seen but of course, how the way we play and the dynamics of course, sometimes, it needs a little bit longer but at specific things, he’s fantastic and we are really pleased [with] the performance he had [against Burnley], [the assist for] the first goal was fantastic and the moments he can get with the pace we have after with Erling [Haaland] or with Julian [Alvarez] or Phil [Foden] or Jeremy [Doku] or Jack [Grealish], Oscar [Bobb].”

Guardiola concluded, “It’s quite similar when he make these movements like Kevin [De Bruyne], two players who can run, they are so, so difficult [to stop] but still is young, we’re delighted.”

With Guardiola considering Nunes’ potential as a huge asset for City in the Champions League, it is evident that the 25-year-old midfielder could play a vital role in City’s quest for European success.

As games in the latter stages of the competition become more open and end-to-end, Nunes’ pace and dribbling skills will be crucial for City as they aim to win the Champions League once again this season.

The question remains as to whether Nunes will cement his place in the starting XI when the latter stages of the Champions League arrive, showcasing the promising future that lies ahead for the young talent at Manchester City.

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