Nunes scored his first goal in the Champions League in our 5-0 victory over Sparta Prague from the penalty spot after being brought down in the box himself.
That strike added to his two assists in an impressive all-round display that comes a few days after a crucial cameo in our dramatic 2-1 victory over Wolves.
The City boss was delighted with his performance and says he will be called upon as we face five fixtures in 15 days starting with Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday at 15:00 (UK).
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“[He was] really good - when he scored a goal, you can see how happy his team-mates are. He is incredibly beloved and he is a lovely guy,” Guardiola said.
“He has a specific quality. In transitions, he is as fast as Erling [Haaland]. When he runs for 30-40 metres, no one can stop him.
“He has a special quality that we don’t have. That’s why we need him and he can play in many roles.
“The only problem he has is one, his manager doesn’t give him the minutes he deserves. He’s ready always and he can help us.
“With the circumstances we have now, with 15 players plus goalkeepers available, it’s important to have him.”
Watch Pep’s full postmatch press conference in the video above…
