Man United injury news as Matheus Cunha takes to social media to address his absence from Ruben Amorim's squad
Lisandro Martinez before a Manchester United game
Lisandro Martinez is on the verge of a comeback for Manchester United(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Everything you need to know about Man United's injury situation...
The latest: United currently have Lisandro Martinez (knee), Harry Maguire (hamstring), Benjamin Sesko (knee) and Matheus Cunha (knock) out injured for Sunday's game against Crystal Palace. Martinez is on the verge of a comeback, though, after a serious injury sustained earlier this year, making the bench against Everton last time out.
Cunha breaks silence: Cunha took to social media on Friday night to give an update on his status. The Brazilian picked up a knock in training around a week ago and, writing on Instagram, he said: "Thank you for all the messages, I haven't gone crazy yet. Despite the joke. Thank you for your concern. much love."
Martinez closing in on return: "If he is on the bench, he is ready," Amorim said. "Of course, we need to control his minutes but, if he is on the bench, he is ready to play."
Amorim on Sesko, Cunha and Maguire: "Sesko is going to take a little more time," said Amorim. "Harry is the same, but I expect to have Matheus in the next one, not this one. It will take a little bit longer - we will take care of the injury."
Palace team news: Oliver Glasner gave an update on his side's fitness in a press conference of his own on Friday. "Borna Sosa will miss this game again, but Will (Hughes) doesn't look so bad, so we're very hopeful that he’ll be in the matchday squad. All others are fine."
Eagles injury list: Aside from Sosa and Hughes, Chadi Riad (knee), Rio Cardines (adductor), Cheick Doucoure (knee) and Caleb Kporha (back) are out injured.