Manchester City defender Matheus Nunes may not have as much support as usual when he takes on Sunderland this weekend
Manchester City defender Matheus Nunes faces Sunderland with personal motivation, as his stepdad and family are season ticket holders at the Stadium of Light. Nunes previously joked in the summer that facing Sunderland gives him an opportunity to wind up his stepfather whenever they have an argument, creating a unique fixture for the Portugal international.
Nunes has adapted to a right-back role under Pep Guardiola after struggling for playing time in midfield following his move from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023. Despite early challenges, including an error in a Manchester derby against Ruben Amorim's Manchester United, Nunes worked with a psychologist to embrace his position change.
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