Wolves Star Matheus Cunha Confronts Vinicius Jr. During Brazil Match

Matheus Cunha has been a bright spot for Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 4 assists in 29 appearances across all competitions. His impressive form earned him a call-up to the Brazilian national team for recent matches against Colombia and Argentina.

However, Cunha was involved in a tense moment with teammate Vinicius Jr. during Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Colombia. As Vinicius was being substituted late in the match, Cunha and fellow substitute Raphinha appeared visibly frustrated with the Real Madrid star’s slow exit from the pitch.

Video footage shows Cunha and Raphinha urging Vinicius to leave the field more quickly on two separate occasions. Their urgency likely stemmed from concerns that Vinicius could receive a yellow card for time-wasting, which would have ruled him out of Brazil’s upcoming clash with Argentina.

The incident highlights the competitive nature within the Brazilian squad, even among teammates. For Cunha, who is still establishing himself at the international level with 11 caps, it demonstrates his willingness to speak up despite his relatively new status with the national team.

This confrontation comes at a time when Cunha is facing disciplinary issues at the club level. He was recently handed an additional one-match ban and £50,000 fine by the English FA for “acting in an inappropriate manner” during Wolves’ FA Cup match against Bournemouth. This extends his suspension, meaning he won’t return to action for Wolves until their April 13th fixture against Tottenham.

Despite these setbacks, Cunha’s overall performance this season has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. His ability to produce goals and create chances has made him a vital player for Wolves, who may face a challenge to retain his services beyond this summer.