Manchester City Coach Pep Guardiola has finally dropped VERY SAD News regarding Matheus Nunes injury update this morning 💔😔.
Manchester City’s star player, Matheus Nunes, was dismayed to suffer a finger injury in their comfortable Champions League win against Copenhagen. Despite a 3-1 victory in the first leg, Pep Guardiola’s team secured their quarterfinal spot with another 3-1 triumph, featuring goals from Erling Haaland, Manuel Akanji, and Julian Alvarez. Nunes, making his third start since a £53 million move from Wolves, sustained the injury in the second half but hopes to play against Liverpool on Sunday.
Replacing the injured Nunes, Micah Hamilton, was swiftly substituted. Social media users shared images of Nunes’ injury, with some initially questioning its severity. Former City custodian Shay Given mentioned Nunes’ injury on BBC Radio 5 Live, highlighting the contrast between playing on with a dislocated finger himself and Nunes leaving the pitch.
Despite the injury setback, it was a successful night for City, securing a 2-0 lead in the first nine minutes of the second leg. However, a goal by Mohamed Elyounoussi narrowed the gap for Copenhagen. Erling Haaland’s goal before halftime secured City’s four-goal lead in the series.
Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the team’s advancement but acknowledged the challenge posed by Copenhagen’s defensive setup. The quarterfinal draw is set for March 15, and Guardiola emphasized the competition with teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
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