Overview
- Event organisers VisitAltrincham said Matheus Cunha withdrew from a planned Christmas lights appearance due to medical reasons after an accident in training.
- ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported the issue is a minor knock and that Cunha could still be passed fit, though his status for Everton remains uncertain.
- Rúben Amorim has confirmed Benjamin Sesko will be out for several weeks with a knee injury sustained against Tottenham.
- Harry Maguire is not ready to return, Kobbie Mainoo is a day‑to‑day assessment, and Lisandro Martínez continues a longer‑term recovery program.
- If Cunha is unavailable, United are considering adjustments such as a false nine role for Bryan Mbeumo or a start for Joshua Zirkzee, with Mason Mount and others in contention.