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#EPL: You’re not clever enough to play midfield – Guardiola tells Man City star

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Last updated: April 7, 2025 7:48 pm
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he wants Matheus Nunes to develop into a right-back, as he believes the player is “not clever enough” to play the midfield role he has held throughout his career.

The 26-year-old joined City from Wolves in August 2023 for £53 million.

Since then, Nunes has made 62 appearances for the club, most of them in midfield. However, with Guardiola still searching for a replacement for Kyle Walker at right-back, Nunes has been deployed in that position.

Following Nunes’ performance in the 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Guardiola expressed his view that the player does not possess the necessary qualities to play in midfield.

“He [Nunes] can become a good right-back due to his physicality,” Guardiola told reporters.

“I think he’s not a player suited to midfield because he’s not clever enough in terms of composure, but he has incredible skills and is learning a lot.

“The biggest mistake for full-backs is when they don’t react to crosses to the far post, they are often caught out.

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“But he defended really well against two or three crosses, such as when Bruno [Fernandes] put one into the far post for [Patrick] Dorgu.

“He has the awareness and physicality to perform in that role, so he can play there and help us a lot.”

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