There is confusion around my position — Cunha suggests that Amorim is using him correctly

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has addressed some of the confusion around his position on the pitch, revealing that he came up as a midfielder and was stereotyped as a striker. 

The Brazil international joined the Red Devils this summer for a reported £62.5 million from Wolves. He was expected to be a striker, but Amorim imagined him as one of the two number 10s in his 3-4-2-1 system. 

Speaking in an interview with Globo, Cunha explained how his introduction to the Brazil national team coloured the perception around his position. However, he said his time at Manchester United has led more people to understand his playing style.

"I think that because I play for Manchester [United] and people follow me more on the pitch, they understand better how I play,” he said. 

“I think it's part of having that weight, which is a privilege. It's a weight that came after the Tokyo Olympics [for Brazil in 2021]. And if it means having that weight and becoming a champion, I think it's worth putting up with a little bit of confusion about where [I] play.

"I came to the national team with this stereotype of a number 9 shirt. I play my entire base as a midfielder, and when I became a professional, I encountered this world of 4-3-3. It seems like you have to adapt: either play centre-forward, winger, or 'eight'.

"They eliminated the midfielder position, and you have to adapt. But I see it positively, as it has given me experience, many more positions, and even more so in short-term tournaments with the national team. Having a versatile player is a huge help for any coach."