The head coach of Manchester City, Josep Guardiola, stated that the Portuguese legionnaire of his team, Mateus Nunes, lacks the football intelligence to play as a midfielder.
"He can become a good right back due to his physical attributes. I think he is not the kind of player to play in midfield because he is not smart enough and too cold-blooded for that, but he has incredible skills and is learning a lot.
A major mistake on the part of full-backs is to miss a pass to the far post where they are located. But he really defended well during two or three passes from the flank when Bruno Fernandes was looking for Dorgu at the far post.
He has attention and physical attributes, so he can play in this position and bring us great value," quotes Guardiola ESPN.