'He’s Ready For The Big Stage': Arne Slot On Matheus Cunha’s Potential Move To Liverpool
Arne Slot further explained how Matheus Cunha deserves to play for one of the best teams despite being part of a 17th-placed Wolves side.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has opined that Wolverhampton forward Matheus Cunha could soon play for one of the Premier League’s top sides. The 25-year-old has been on the rise at the Molineux Stadium as one of the world’s most promising talents. His performances in England have drawn interest from several European powerhouses.
Ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Wolves, Slot had some high praise for the rising star. “Matheus Cunha is a quality player and he has the quality to play for one of the top five teams in England," the Liverpool boss said, as per multiple outlets.
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Arne Slot further explained how Matheus Cunha deserves to play for one of the best teams despite being part of a 17th-placed Wolves side.
“He’s the type of player that I’m referring to when I always say if I compare the leagues or a league where I’ve worked in and this league," he said. “I don’t know exactly where Wolves are at the moment…17th, if you go to the Dutch league and look at the 17th [team] there’s no player who could play for Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord," Slot added.
In the same interview, Arne Slot emphasised the competitiveness of the Premier League. The Dutchman explained that winning any match in England’s top flight is always a challenge. “That is also one of the reasons why it is so much more difficult to win a game against 17th in England than to win against 17th in Holland," Slot said. Again, we already saw when we played against them with Gary O’Neil, they had a very good performance back then as well and him [Cunha] in particular, so we know it’s going to be a tough game on Sunday again," he concluded.
Earlier this year, speculation was rife about Matheus Cunha’s potential exit from Wolves during the winter transfer window. However, the 25-year-old forward opted to stay and signed a new contract with the club. Notably, his new deal includes a release clause, leaving the door open for a possible move if a suitable offer arrives.
Several top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham, have been linked with the Brazilian striker. Liverpool, too, are reportedly in the market for a new attacker, especially with Mohamed Salah expected to depart Anfield at the end of the season.
Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League match against Wolves will take place this weekend. Anfield will host the game on February 16.
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