Overview
- Event organisers in Altrincham said Matheus Cunha had an accident in training and withdrew from a planned Christmas lights appearance for medical reasons.
- ESPN reported the issue as a minor knock that could still clear in time, though Manchester United have not issued an official update.
- Rúben Amorim has confirmed Benjamin Sesko will miss several weeks with a knee injury, with Harry Maguire not ready, Kobbie Mainoo a possibility, and Lisandro Martínez nearing a return.
- Local analysis outlines contingency plans if Cunha cannot play, including a false‑nine role for Bryan Mbeumo or opportunities for Mason Mount, Joshua Zirkzee, or a Mainoo recall.
- The summer signing from Wolves for a reported £62.5m has one goal in 11 appearances, underscoring why his availability is significant for selection planning; the Altrincham engagement was a personal appearance, not club‑arranged.