Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha will miss Monday evening's clash with Everton
Manchester United are without forward for this evening's clash with after a 'training ground accident'.
The Red Devils take on ' side at Old Trafford on Monday evening, but Cunha is sidelined for the game. Worries were first raised about the Brazilian's fitness after he
A statement from organisers read: "Unfortunately, has had an accident in training today and will not be able to attend tonight's Lights Switch on in Altrincham due to medical reasons."
And it appears that the issue has been severe enough to sideline the £62.5m forward. Cunha has scored once since his
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Despite that, his absence has left boss with a significant headache when it comes to his attack, with sidelined until at least December with a knee injury.
In Cunha's place, Joshua Zirkzee has been handed a shock reprieve. The Dutchman has made just four appearances for the Red Devils in the this season.
He will be supported in attack by Amad and summer signing Bryan Mbeumo. The United team otherwise has a familiar look to it, with Casemiro partnering captain in the heart of midfield.
Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are stationed at wing-back, while Matthijs de Ligt, and Leny Yoro play centrally. Senne Lammens has once again been selected in goal.
Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire also misses out vs Everton
Elsewhere, was also omitted from the squad to take on Everton after missing training on Friday. But there was positive news when it came to , who was handed a place on the bench.
He was joined by Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, and Manuel Ugarte. Academy graduate Shea Lacey was also named among the substitutes.
United will be aiming to extend their five-game unbeaten run as they take on Everton. The Red Devils sit tenth in the table following the
They could however rise as high as fourth with victory. Following the clash with the Toffees, United will then turn their attention to next weekend's clash with .
Man Utd XI vs Everton: Lammens; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw, Yoro; Dorgu; Casemiro, Fernandes, Zirkzee; Amad, Mbeumo.
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