“WE WEREN’T READY FOR HIM” – GIBBS-WHITE REACTS TO THE UNITED STAR WHO STUNNED NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White admitted his team were completely caught off guard after their clash with Manchester United. Going into the game, Forest’s defensive plan was simple — contain Bryan Mbeumo. Every tactical session focused on his movement, positioning, and link-up play. The message was clear: stop Mbeumo, stop United.
But football loves to surprise you.
Because the man who ripped Forest apart wasn’t Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, or Marcus Rashford — it was someone almost no one expected.
After the game, Gibbs-White openly confessed:
“We thought Mbeumo was the danger. But this guy… I’ve never seen someone so aggressive, relentless, and hungry. He shocked every single one of us.”
And that “guy” was Matheus Cunha.
The same Cunha many doubted. The same player fans said lacked composure in front of goal. The same forward who arrived at Old Trafford with more questions than answers.
Today, he gave his response — emphatically.
Cunha didn’t just play well; he tormented Nottingham Forest.
He pressed constantly, bullied defenders, chased every loose ball, and fought for every duel. He turned half-chances into real opportunities, moving with the intensity of a man possessed.
Forest defenders tried to bring him down, hold him back, and outmuscle him — but nothing worked. He kept coming, harder each time.
Gibbs-White summed it up perfectly:
“I’ve faced top strikers in this league, but what I saw today was different. His aggression was unreal. He never stopped. We couldn’t breathe.”
This wasn’t just a striker scoring goals — it was a striker setting the tone.
United fans have long craved this kind of player:
- One who presses without being told.
- One who wears the badge with pride.
- One who drags the entire team into battle.
Today, Cunha didn’t just play football — he made a statement.
From the first whistle to the last, the shock on Forest faces told the whole story.
Mbeumo might be the recent headline-maker.
Amad might be the fan favourite.
Bruno might wear the armband.
But today?
Matheus Cunha owned the match.
He owned the fight.
He owned the moment.
His message to the Premier League was loud and clear:
“I’m here — and I’m not playing nice.”
Manchester United may have just found their new heartbeat.
And every other team has been warned.
