25-year-old Man City player sent a big message to Pep Guardiola in his last international game

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-03-22 13:00:00

Matheus Nunes made a big impression on Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with his recent international performance for Portugal. Despite limited playing time in the Premier League since joining City from Wolves in a £53m deal, Nunes started for Portugal in a friendly against Sweden and scored a goal while also testing the opposition goalkeeper with another shot on target. His performance earned him a match rating of 7.4/10, higher than his City teammates Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias.

Nunes’ goal for Portugal showcased his ability to be a threat in front of goal, which is something Guardiola may have taken notice of, considering Nunes is yet to score for City this season. With only three shots at goal in the Premier League, Nunes has shown accuracy with two shots on target. As City enters a crucial period in the season and regular starts may be hard to come by, Nunes will need to continue to prove himself to Guardiola and demonstrate that he can deliver on the pitch whenever given the chance.

The 25-year-old midfielder’s performance for Portugal highlighted his potential and may have given Guardiola something to think about in terms of his role at Manchester City. Nunes will need to maintain his form and continue to impress both internationally and domestically in order to secure a more prominent role in the City squad and show that he has what it takes to make an impact for the team.

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