Matheus Nunes, who was a midfielder, has been used as a fullback in the new Manchester City coached by Enzo Maresca. The positional conversion has given him a new space in the citizen team's midfield, where he has shown the ability to play in more central areas of the pitch.
The 26-year-old Portuguese is back in the spotlight in the Premier League's return, after a positive performance in the last round. The new position has given him more tactical freedom and predictably more opportunities to influence the Manchester team's play.
The first big test of this adaptation happens this week at the Estádio do Dragão, where Manchester City faces FC Porto. The Portuguese team is led by coach Francesco Farioli, who has led FC Porto to a good phase in the season.
The match at the Dragão represents a significant challenge for Matheus Nunes and for the new system implemented by Maresca, on a European stage that can serve as a thermometer for Manchester City's ambitions this season.
