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Man United Face Fresh Fitness Doubts as Cunha Withdraws From Brazil Duty

Club doctors will determine return plans following initial checks during the international break.

Overview

  • Matheus Cunha exited in the 31st minute against Burnley with a suspected hamstring issue and was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.
  • Cunha was later filmed walking out of Old Trafford without apparent discomfort but has pulled out of Brazil’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
  • Head coach Ruben Amorim voiced concern over Cunha and Mason Mount and said medical evaluations will confirm the extent of their problems.
  • Mason Mount was taken off at half-time after playing around 30 minutes with an issue, with his condition still being assessed and no return date set.
  • Lisandro Martínez remains on a staged knee rehabilitation program and is targeting a comeback after the September international break.