The Harambee Stars coach believes Matheus Cunha needs special treatment under Ruben Amorim to unlock his full potential and reignite Manchester United’s fighting spirit.
Matheus Cunha joined Manchester United I early June, signing a contract until June 2030, and Benni McCarthy believes he is what the Red Devils need.
The Brazilian forward initially played as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and he admitted that moving to Manchester United was a dream come true.
Now, former Manchester United attacking coach Benni McCarthy has shared some important insights with Ruben Amorim on how best he can work with Matheus Cunha.
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Benni McCarthy: Matheus Cunha is a Raw Talent From the Streets of Brazil
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Benni McCarthy said that Matheus Cunha was exactly what Manchester United needed, a player hungry for success and coming in with a completely fresh mindset, unaffected by the club’s recent history.
The Harambee Stars coach added that Cunha would thrive under Ruben Amorim, a manager who understands him and speaks his language, eliminating any communication barriers.
He believes that Ruben Amorim would give Cunha the confidence and special treatment he needed to flourish, stressing that United does not need players who simply follow the rules, but ones like Cunha who bring something different.
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“He’s a raw talent, from the streets of Brazil. He needs to be treated like a special player. We need someone who is an animal, who’s used to struggling. United are in the wilderness, and we need animals who know how to survive,” Benni McCarthy said as per Bet Online Promo Codes.
“They need a player who has a don’t-give-a-fuck attitude, who will barge people out of the way to get what they need. United have been bullied over the last few years. When I was there, I asked myself, where has the fight gone from this team?
“We didn’t have players who would get stuck in. Cunha will. He’ll take the fight to people, and players will follow him. But we don’t have those leaders anymore.”
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Benni McCarthy added that when Lisandro Martínez returns, Manchester United would have two pit bulls in the squad, players who thrive on fighting spirit.
He expressed hope that the rest of the team would follow their lead and that Ruben Amorim would bring in more players with a similar mentality. According to him, Ruben Amorim’s style of play demands that kind of character.
Benni McCarthy believes Matheus Cunha could be the spark Manchester United desperately needs since he is capable of reigniting the club’s fighting spirit under Ruben Amorim’s leadership.