After Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Everton, Robbie Mustoe expressed disappointment with Matheus Nunes' performance. Mustoe suggested that the midfielder, who joined City for £53 million according to Sky Sports, was below par during the match.
Craig Burley echoed similar sentiments, stating that Nunes has yet to deliver a standout performance at the Etihad Stadium. The Portuguese was substituted in the 57th minute, making way for Kevin De Bruyne.
Despite Phil Foden's impressive showing against Brentford, Pep Guardiola opted for the former Wolves star alongside Julian Alvarez in the advanced midfield role.
“Matheus Nunes was a little quiet. I like him, new signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers, didn’t do a ton”, the pundit said on NBC Sports’ The 2 Robbies Podcast.
The 25-year-old faced difficulties, particularly in possession retention, a key attribute in Guardiola's system. The midfielder frequently lost possession, providing opportunities for the Toffee's counterattacks. In the attacking phases, the Portugal international struggled to influence proceedings significantly.
Despite attempting to showcase his dribbling prowess, Nunes often encountered strong defensive challenges, with his individualistic approach failing to yield results.