The Brazilian has been a standout performer following his high-profile move to Chelsea. He has already netted 18 goals and nine assists in all competitions.
Matheus Cunha, now representing Manchester United after leaving Wolves, continues to be a vital creative hub. While playing in a more flexible role across the front line, Cunha has amassed seven goals and four assists in 28 league matches.
We believe Pedro should lead the line for Brazil, but Rio Ferdinand disagrees.
Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Represents, the former Manchester United defender struggled to pick a winner for the number nine position.
However, he settled on Cunha and supported this by mentioning his fluidity.
“If I was picking it today, it would be Vinicius Jr on the right, Raphinha on the left, and wow. Cunha? Joao Pedro? Igor? I’d probably go for Cunha just for the fluidity and the ability to rotate, Raphinha coming into the number nine area at times, and Cunha being able to roll out.”
It’s a valid point made by Ferdinand, but Pedro has made five more assists than Cunha this season, and has experience from playing out wide at previous clubs, so he could arguably fill the same role.
Alexandre Pato’s 2016 loan to Chelsea was a brief, forgettable cameo. Arriving with fitness concerns, he waited 64 days for his debut. He ultimately made just two Premier League appearances, totaling 131 minutes, with his solitary goal coming via a penalty against Aston Villa before returning to Corinthians.
And despite his slight allegiance to Chelsea, he’s backing Matheus Cunha.
“Hopefully, Neymar is OK, but if he’s not ready, I think it is Raphinha, Vini Jr, and Cunha as forwards.”
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