Manchester United vs Everton team news and match preview
Manchester United could see a huge blow to its team tonight after forward Matheus Cunha picked up an injury in training on Saturday.
United face Everton on Monday in the Premier League and are already a forward down, with Benjamin Sesko on the sidelines. Now Cunha is a doubt.
The Brazilian forward had been set for a key role in the match at Old Trafford, with Ruben Amorim likely to field him as a false No.9 in the absence of Sesko. But news of a possible injury blow arrived via an unusual source on Saturday.
Cunha had been due to switch on the Christmas lights in Altrincham on Saturday evening. But the 26-year-old ending up pulling out of the ceremonial role in the town, prompting a statement.
Manchester United could see a huge blow to its team tonight after forward Matheus Cunha picked up an injury in training on Saturday. (Photo: Getty Images)placeholder image
Manchester United could see a huge blow to its team tonight after forward Matheus Cunha picked up an injury in training on Saturday. (Photo: Getty Images) | Getty Images
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VisitAltrincham wrote on social media: "Unfortunately, Matheus Cunha has had an accident in training today and will not be able to attend tonight's Christmas Lights Switch on in Altrincham due to medical reasons." But ESPN reports that Cunha has only picked up a 'minor knock', which sounds a lot less worrying than 'accident'.
Nevertheless, Cunha remains a doubt for the Everton match and will be assessed in the run-up to the 8pm kick-off on Monday. He has managed just one goal in 11 appearances for United so far this season following his £62.5million transfer from Wolves in the summer.
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