Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has touched on the mindset of Matheus Cunha after the Red Devils summer signing has overcome his injury setback.
The Red Devils – and even Manchester United fans – were dealt a major blow after Matheus Cunha was sidelined and missed the club’s last two league matches.
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Ruben Amorim confirmed that the 26-year-old Brazilian forward had picked up a knock in training ahead of United’s shock 1-0 defeat to 10-man Everton last week.
Cunha missed the Everton match at Old Trafford and the former Wolves ace was also absent for United’s 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Despite missing United’s fixture over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, Amorim has since revealed that Cunha has returned after he overcame his injury setback.
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Matheus Cunha and Amad in action during a first-team training session at the Carrington training complex in 2025 in Manchester, England.
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Ruben Amorim reveals what Man Utd forward Matheus Cunha has been like during his injury setback
Matheus Cunha’s return from injury is a major boost for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim ahead of Thursday evening’s clash against West Ham at Old Trafford.
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The Brazilian international has been a key influence in the left-sided No 10 role in Amorim’s tactical system for United since his stunning summer arrival from Wolves.
Cunha has impressed for United with his overall performances in the Red Devils’ attacking set-up, despite not scoring or assisting as much as one would like.
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Speaking to MUTV, Amorim admitted that Red Devils ace Cunha has been itching to make his return to the United first team after his injury setback in November.
“He’s really excited,” he said, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“And he’s going to, I think if he has the opportunity, he is going to play with that joy that we need.”
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Ruben Amorim sends a clear-cut Man Utd message to Matheus Cunha going into the West Ham match at Old Trafford
Cunha has only scored once in 11 matches across all competitions for United in the 2025-26 campaign, but Amorim has warned the Brazilian to be “ready” for Thursday.
While Amorim predicted that Cunha would play with “joy” if he features against West Ham, the United boss still has different ‘options’ to choose from for the match.
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“He needs to be ready,” he added.
“It’s going to be a tough match. He is one more option, a clear option, to help us to play better.”
United and West Ham’s Premier League clash is slated for an 8pm kick-off time in the UK at Old Trafford.
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