Cunha: We want to win every game
Matheus Cunha expressed the responsibility he feels to impress fans following our 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday afternoon.
The 26-year-old Brazilian, who had a strong performance at a hostile Elland Road, was named the Premier League's Player of the Match. The forward, who scored our only goal, hailed the importance of bouncing back after a disappointing performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out.
“After the game against Wolves, I was a little bit sad for us,” our number 10 told TNT Sports. “Of course we want to win every single game and then we have a big opportunity to step into the top four.”
“After the game against Wolves, I was a little bit sad for us,” our number 10 told TNT Sports. “Of course we want to win every single game and then we have a big opportunity to step into the top four.”
Cunha: We tried everything for three points Video
Cunha: We tried everything for three points
Matheus Cunha acknowledges Elland Road as a tough place to go for away teams, but says United wanted more than a draw...
The importance of the Roses rivalry was not lost on Cunha, who recognised the physicality of the match.
“Coming here is not easy, and this game is so big for everyone, but it’s good to have a point here also.
“It was so hard, we know what they expect to bring to the game, and of course they try to do everything to win also. I have a lot of scars now”, the former Wolves man added.
With today’s effort, it is now three goals in five appearances for Cunha, who relished the opportunity to score just three minutes after Leeds took the lead.
“It gave us positive things to go again, and we tried to do everything to win this game, but we hope the next one [Burnley] can be three points.”
“Coming here is not easy, and this game is so big for everyone, but it’s good to have a point here also.
“It was so hard, we know what they expect to bring to the game, and of course they try to do everything to win also. I have a lot of scars now”, the former Wolves man added.
With today’s effort, it is now three goals in five appearances for Cunha, who relished the opportunity to score just three minutes after Leeds took the lead.
“It gave us positive things to go again, and we tried to do everything to win this game, but we hope the next one [Burnley] can be three points.”
He almost doubled his tally soon after, but his curling effort ricocheted off the post – the third time he has hit the woodwork this season, beaten only by skipper Bruno Fernandes (four).
Questioned as to whether he feels an added responsibility to get on the scoresheet given the lack of attacking options, Cunha gave an inspired answer.
“To use this shirt, we already have the responsibility to give everything to them [the fans], but it’s not more,” he said.
“Of course, when everyone is here we can have everyone to create with me and help a lot to create good things. With this team we have a big character to come here and draw this game. But of course, we need to keep improving to try and win the next one.”
Questioned as to whether he feels an added responsibility to get on the scoresheet given the lack of attacking options, Cunha gave an inspired answer.
“To use this shirt, we already have the responsibility to give everything to them [the fans], but it’s not more,” he said.
“Of course, when everyone is here we can have everyone to create with me and help a lot to create good things. With this team we have a big character to come here and draw this game. But of course, we need to keep improving to try and win the next one.”
Back to Top