Manchester United’s £62.5 million summer transfer has increased Manchester United more under his belt as Reuben Amorim’s side defeated West Ham in New Jersey on Sunday morning
After recording a 45-minute first team action against Leeds, Matthews Kuña played another 65 minutes for Manchester United on Sunday. Reuben Amorim’s team won 2-1, 2-1, with Bruno Fernandez netting both in the match of the match display, but Cunha was also impressed.
The 26-year-old arrives from the wolf for £62.5 million and frankly he is the player United are screaming for. Forgetting the goals he brings, Cunha’s physicality and enthusiastic nature is warmly welcomed at Old Trableford.
Just two minutes later, Cunha’s best job was on the other end of the pitch. Fascinated by the edge of the United box, the Brazilian won the ball and turned ownership over. His attack ultimately led to Hozilund cutting goals and hitting the post.
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There was a clear need for him to prove himself, and there was no greater example than his long shot at goal midway through the first half. Maybe it was a bit enthusiastic, but it was positive and direct.
His ability to use either foot proves that it is problematic for the defender as he pretends to be one and hits it with the other foot.
After 35 minutes when a pass to Hozilund at the edge of the box was unrewarded, his diverse nature to win the ballback led him to get the opportunity to shoot at goal. Although it was ultimately blocked, the desire was more promising than the final product.
Amorim stuck to Start XI at halftime and resisted the urge to make wholesale changes and get minutes with as many different legs as possible. Perhaps a hint that he’s already finding his strongest XI. Cunha is part of it.
In the second half, Cunha broke through the Hammers midfield and turned the ball forward more like a rugby player than a soccer player. He did the same for Leeds.
It’s a difficult ability to tackle rank and burst, as a transition from unified defense to attack is a desperate need.
And to prove that his previous defensive heroic was not a fluke, he was skating to win the ball again at the time mark. Following his important touch, Amado also slid to get the ball. United won it.
With the exception of Fernandez, which has become so far, it often felt as if last season only the young Ivory Coast International was willing to pursue all the balls and put an effort into it. Cunha is pleased too.
The question mark of his attitude remains from the pitch, but there is no room for doubt about his greedy nature.
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