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Manchester United's signing of Matheus Cunha solves most of Manchester United's woes with a touch of a young Wayne Rooney's fiery influence.
Manchester United are at a crossroads following their humiliating Europa League final defeat, a historically poor Premier League campaign, and a new manager who has publicly acknowledged the struggles the club is facing.
For Ruben Amorim, this summer's transfer window is crucial since Manchester United need to avoid another false dawn. Manchester United must provide Ruben Amorim with the tools to succeed in his preferred 3-4-3/3-5-2 system.
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How Matheus Cunha Can Solve Manchester United's Woes
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Manchester United's goal-scoring woes did not start under Ruben Amorim since they predate even Erik ten Hag's tenure. Last season, they outscored only the bottom three and Everton in the Premier League.
The season prior, Manchester United were joint-lowest scorers in the top half with Matheus Cunha in the mix, their woes might just come to an end. Cunha, with 40 goal involvements in the past two seasons, directly addresses this issue.
Having played in a back-three system at Wolves under both Gary O'Neil and Vitor Pereira, Matheus Cunha is well-suited to Ruben Amorim's tactics. He could slot into United's front three, particularly in the left-sided attacking midfield role.
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While the weight of the Manchester United shirt has burdened many recent players, Cunha embraced the responsibility at Wolves, showcasing fearless creativity and becoming a talismanic figure in their two successful relegation battles.
One example of Matheus Cunha's impact is his stunning goal against Nottingham Forest in April 2024, where he dribbled from the corner of the penalty area, evading two defenders before firing into the top corner.
Manchester United's current attacking patterns are often sterile since the ball only circulates among the back three and midfielders and eventually leads to a long ball forward to Rasmus Hojlund, who struggles to hold up play.
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With the exception of Amad Diallo and the potentially departing Alejandro Garnacho, Manchester United lack players who can drive at defenders and create chances through individual initiative, but Cunha changes that dynamic.
Ruben Amorim's system has struggled to flourish at United, largely due to a lack of ball carriers. Kobbie Mainoo, effective in this role under Ten Hag, saw limited minutes last season. Matheus Cunha, with his proven ability to carry the ball from deep and create chances, offers a solution.
Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha's willingness to drop deep to receive possession is particularly valuable, something that alleviates pressure on United's midfield, who are often forced to pass backwards under pressure.
Even when outnumbered, Matheus Cunha always remains unfazed. His cheeky goal directly from a corner in Wolves' 2-0 victory over United last December, a game where Ruben Amorim's side were largely outplayed, exemplifies his flair and ability to seize crucial moments.
While Matheus Cunha's fiery temperament might draw comparisons to a young Wayne Rooney, his intelligence, skill, and ability to take control of games are precisely what United's stagnant attack desperately needs.
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