Nottingham Forest captain **Morgan Gibbs-White** has voiced what many Premier League defenders have been reluctant to admit — **Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha** has turned into one of the league’s most dangerous and unpredictable attackers. Facing him, according to Gibbs-White, has become a genuine nightmare for defenders across England.
Speaking candidly ahead of Forest’s upcoming clash with Manchester United, the Forest skipper didn’t hold back his admiration or concern. “If there’s one player I really don’t want to come up against right now, it’s Cunha,” Gibbs-White confessed. “The guy has completely transformed. He’s powerful, confident, and relentless. Everyone in our squad has been talking about him. We’ve been watching clips and, honestly, no one has figured out how to stop him yet.”
Once labeled as a forward with tremendous energy but lacking composure in front of goal, Cunha’s development under **Ruben Amorim** has been nothing short of astonishing. Since the Portuguese manager arrived at Old Trafford, the Brazilian striker has rediscovered himself — no longer just a hard-working forward, but now a ruthless and intelligent finisher. His sharpness, aggression, and self-belief have elevated him to a new level.
Amorim’s influence on Cunha’s rise cannot be overstated. The United boss has redefined the forward’s role, encouraging him to be the **catalyst** that ignites the team’s attacking rhythm. Amorim reportedly told Cunha that he wasn’t merely another player in the lineup — he was the spark that sets United’s entire system into motion. That message appears to have transformed his mindset. Now, defenders who once confidently stepped in to challenge him find themselves second-guessing their moves, while those who try to outmuscle him are being outwitted and outplayed.
In preparation for Saturday’s clash, Nottingham Forest’s squad has spent hours analyzing Cunha’s movements and recent performances. They’ve dissected how he dominated Aston Villa’s backline and forced defensive mistakes against Arsenal. Still, despite all the video sessions and tactical discussions, Gibbs-White admits that neutralizing him may be close to impossible.
Forest are expected to double-mark Cunha and attempt to disrupt his service from midfield, but even those plans may prove ineffective. His relentless pressing, quick decision-making, and hunger to attack make him a constant danger from start to finish.
Saturday’s fixture won’t just be a routine Premier League matchup; it will be a test of whether Forest can contain the new, **Amorim-refined version of Matheus Cunha** — a player who is rapidly becoming one of the most feared forwards in England.
As Gibbs-White summed up with brutal honesty, “Cunha’s not chasing fame or headlines anymore — he’s out there to cause damage, and he’s doing it to perfection.”
