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James Perch thinks Nottingham Forest star has ‘everything’ to be a top player

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:45 AM

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James Perch praised Nottingham Forest defender Jair Cunha, claiming he has everything required to reach the very top.
Perch suggested Cunha is capable of serving as a long-term replacement if fellow defender Murillo leaves the club.
Cunha has maintained his place in Oliver Glasner's defense ahead of forty million pound signing Ousmane Diomande.

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Former Nottingham Forest player James Perch has praised defender Jair Cunha, stating he has everything needed to become a top central defender. Speaking on the Forest Focus podcast following Forest's victory over Manchester City, Perch highlighted Cunha's speed, composure on the ball, and ability to drive forward through the lines.

Cunha has established himself in manager Oliver Glasner's three-man central defense alongside Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic, keeping forty million pound signing Ousmane Diomande out of the starting lineup. The Brazilian defender has joined Carlo Ancelotti's national squad for the upcoming international break.

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