Manchester City s new engine is here, is Guardiola coming to transform magic again?

"The team's core lineup has remained basically the same. They have been here for ten years, and everyone knows everything here." - Mattus Nunes

Wasted two seasons, and Mr. 60 million found the best position. During this Club World Cup, several new players from Manchester City performed well, and there were outstanding players in the original old team. The biggest surprise was Mattus Nunes. In the summer window of 2023, Manchester City failed to get what they wanted in the process of competing with Arsenal for Rice, and eventually had to win the "Plan B" Nunes for 60 million euros. Due to the delay in gaining a foothold in the midfield, Mattus Nunes was transformed into a right-back by Guardiola, and this trial was a great success during the Club World Cup.

The final loophole was filled, and Manchester City's wings flew together?

has excellent confrontation and ball control ability, which can not only send threatening balls to the front line (11 assists last season), but also use the center's cover to intervene in the attack. Mattus Nunes is the perfect candidate who meets Guardiola's requirements for "siding and backing". Mattus Nunes has outstanding offensive ability and relatively weak defensive ability, and this disadvantage is expected to be compensated with Rodri's comeback.

In the new season, Mattus Nunes is bound to replace Rico Lewis and become Manchester City's regular right-back.

Last season, the biggest shortcoming in Manchester City's lineup was the right-back position, and Walker and Rico Lewis became the opponent's key targets of attack. After Gvadior moved to the middle of the town, the left back also became a weak link in Manchester City's defense. With Et Nuri joining, Manchester City's left gate has become stable, Guardiola takes advantage of the situation to activate another former Wolves player, and the Blue Moon Army is expected to start the journey of the new season with the two wings flying together.