Misunderstanding? Nunes Asked About Enzo But Talks Entirely About Maresca

At 3 a.m. CEST on September 9, Manchester City will face Porto away in the Champions League group stage. Ahead of the match, Manchester City defender Matheus Nunes attended a press conference. This is the first part of the press conference.

Hello Matheus, Manchester City has been very active in the transfer market recently, with several new signings arriving and some players departing. Now that the transfer window has closed, what are your thoughts on the current squad?

I think it's been incredible. The new players who have arrived are all excellent; they were among the best at their previous clubs, and we're delighted to have them.

However, the squad has changed quite a lot, hasn't it? Aren't you concerned that there's been too much change too quickly?

It's normal; player movement is inevitable, so we just need to adapt. Sometimes existing players leave, and new players arrive. We have to help them settle in and pass on the club's DNA and identity to them. I think they're very happy to be here, and that's part of the process.

Hello Matheus, have you spoken with the manager about your role this season and what you'll be doing on the pitch? How does it compare to playing right-back over the past few seasons?

Honestly, I think it will be similar. There may be times when I can play in other positions, but I expect to play primarily as a right-back.

When you play right-back, do you stay deep in defense, or do you push forward and cut inside? Have you been told the specific tactical requirements?

Not yet; it depends on the manager's specific requirements for each match. But it can vary; I can play wide, I can play in midfield when we have the ball, and I can also play as a center-back. It changes; it all depends on what the manager needs in that particular match.

We noticed there was music playing during your training today. I imagine this isn't new this season, but is it beneficial for the players? Do you like it?

Yes, I like it. Why not?

What kind of music?

All kinds of music, because everyone wants to be a DJ, so...

Hello Matheus, how is your fitness at the moment? Have you had any injuries early in the season?

I'm fine; I've made a full recovery.

What specific injury bothered you in previous matches?

It was my ankle, sustained before the Arsenal match (Community Shield). A day before the Arsenal match, I got injured during training. It was painful for a while, but I'm completely fine now.

Can I ask a question about the Champions League? Since you joined, the club has won the Premier League title, but after winning the Champions League in 2023, the team hasn't achieved the desired results in the Champions League over the past two years. As players, do you feel the need to perform better than in previous years?

Every year is different. In the Champions League, you're talking about the most difficult club competition. Every year is very challenging, especially once you enter the knockout stages. If you don't perform at the required level, you're eliminated immediately, and then you have to wait until the next season to play again. It's not like the Premier League, where you have many matches and even if you lose one or two, you can still catch up. That's the Champions League; you're playing against the strongest teams from every country.

So every season we want to win, but you can't win every season because every team has the same idea, and every team wants to win the title each season. This year will be no different; we want to win, and we'll do our best to achieve that, and ultimately, we will.

Matheus, you just mentioned the club's signings. Enzo is perhaps one of the most notable signings. Can you describe the impact he has made on the team since his arrival?

(Nunes appears to have completely misunderstood the question; he speaks about manager Enzo Maresca)Since he arrived, he has brought a lot of energy. I feel a new energy around the club, and I think we needed that. He's also very approachable and easy to talk to. I didn't know him before, and neither did some of my other teammates. During the treble-winning season, since I wasn't in the squad then, I didn't know him. But yes, I feel very positive energy. Working with the manager, I feel he knows this club very well, so that's also a good thing. He understands the standards here, so yes.

The manager mentioned this week that some players asked him, "Are you going to sign Enzo?" What was it like waiting for these deals to be completed on the final day of the transfer window?

As players, we don't know; we don't know if it will actually happen. We want the best players, and Enzo is one of them. When we learned he had been signed, we were delighted because we want to have top players. That doesn't mean we didn't have them before, but if new players join and we know they'll bring a lot of good things to the team, that's really great. And yes, we knew we had a good squad, but the club did a brilliant job in this transfer window. Yes, they will all help us greatly.

Good evening Matheus, how do you feel about playing right-back? I know you've played in that position for a few seasons, but you were originally primarily a midfielder...

Yes, but I can play anywhere, as long as I'm on the pitch, I'm happy.

In the few matches that Enzo (Maresca) has managed, what's the biggest difference you've noticed between him and Pep (Guardiola)?

I worked with Guardiola for three seasons, and I've only worked with Enzo for about two months. I haven't had enough time to really get to know him yet. Maybe in a few more months, if you ask me this question again, I can give a more thorough answer.

But haven't you noticed some differences?

I think they're very similar, perhaps because Enzo has worked with Guardiola tactically, in terms of energy and passion. Both are very, very passionate about being head coach, so I see more similarities than differences.

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