Nunes praised Haaland as a great person, noting his continuously improving leadership skills.

Manchester City, nicknamed "The Blue Moon," will travel to Porto for a key match in the first round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League. Nunes stated that Haaland is a great person and he is also happy about the star player's improved leadership.

With Semenho assisting Haaland's goal, Manchester City defeated Coventry 1-0 in the last round of the Premier League, successfully securing their third consecutive victory and setting the stage for their Champions League campaign.

Manchester City defender Nunes said, "I am now 100% recovered and feel great. My injury occurred the day before the Arsenal game when I was tackled and my ankle hurt for a while, but it's fine now."

Regarding his role under coach Maresca, Nunes said, "I think it will be the same. Sometimes I can play in other positions, but most of the time I will still play right-back."

"It depends on how the coach wants us to play in each game. I can play on the wing, I can play in midfield, or I can position myself closer to the center-back. So, it really depends on the coach's requirements for that game."

Since the start of the new Premier League season, Norwegian star Erling Haaland has scored 3 goals for Manchester City and has taken on a leadership role with his teammates.

Nunes said, "Haaland is very important. He is the second captain and one of the longest-serving players in the team, and he has already won many achievements for the club. He is a very influential figure, his voice is always heard, and he is a great person. I am happy to see his leadership continue to improve, because he deserves it."

Furthermore, when discussing their upcoming match against Porto, Nunes stated, "After reviewing the match analysis, everyone immediately understood what kind of opponent we would be facing tomorrow."

"This is a very well-prepared and strong team. We must play our best, otherwise we will not be able to achieve the desired results."

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