Matheus Cunha’s good performance in the Brazilian team sparks debate about Endrick’s place among the starters. For commentator Nathalia Fiuza, the striker should not start playing in the match against Scotland, taking into account the collective balance that the team has been presenting.
The discussion gained strength after Neymar’s call-up and entry into the dispute for the offensive sector, making defining the ideal team for the confrontation even more complex.
Matheus Cunha as a reference in the attack
Nathalia argued that “Matheus Cunha pulls himself together, runs a lot, gives a lot for the team and has scored his goals”, she stated.
She also highlighted that the player is more associative and contributes to enhancing Vini Jr.’s football, considered the team’s main star capable of playing in all games.
Nathalia recalled that, previously, the demand for Endrick made more sense. “Now he has put Matheus Cunha in the team, and we are talking about a player who has done both roles well”, he assessed.
Endrick as an option for the second half
In Nathalia’s assessment, Endrick plays better centrally, which would make it even more difficult for him to become a starter in an open position. She suggested that both “The priority has to be a strong team collectively, not thinking about just one player”, he concluded.
Commentator Michel fully agreed with the analysis. He reinforced that, faced with a tighter defense, a player with more movement is preferable, like Matheus Cunha, who also has the quality to participate in the construction of plays.
“I prefer a player who moves more, who gives Vinícius Júnior more possibilities and space,” he said. Michel also highlighted that Matheus Cunha was decisive in the last game, which reinforces the option of keeping him in the team.
