Following the announcement of the team lineups prior to Manchester City’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield, Matheus Nunes was initially listed among the substitutes. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury during the warm-up, prompting the inclusion of Vitor Reis in his place on the bench. With Manchester City set to face Bournemouth in their upcoming Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Nunes’ fitness will be a key point of focus this week.
Matheus Nunes faces injury during warm-up in Cardiff.
According to a report by Oli Gamp for The Sun, Nunes sustained an injury during the warm-up on Sunday, but further details on the extent of his injury have not been released. The report also mentions that Nunes required support from a Manchester City physio for comfort.
Manchester City looks to Matheus Nunes for the Bournemouth match.
All eyes will now be on Manchester City’s training sessions this week to see if Matheus Nunes is able to participate. His presence would be vital for the match against Bournemouth this weekend, where his skills are highly valued. Nunes, a former midfielder, has established himself as Manchester City’s top choice right-back, known for both his defensive prowess and attacking contributions. In his absence, Abdukodir Khusanov has stepped in, though he struggled against Arsenal and may also start again if Nunes is not fit.
The specifics of Nunes’ injury remain unclear, but the hope is that it isn’t serious, as coach Enzo Maresca will surely want all hands on deck for the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season.