Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha was forced to pull out of a public appearance this weekend due to an “accident in training” and is reportedly a doubt for Monday’s visit from Everton, which could leave Ruben Amorim with a sticky selection dilemma.
The Brazil international started both of his country’s fixtures over the November break and was expected to form an unlikely double act with actor Sam Aston at the ceremony to turn on the Christmas lights in Altrincham on Saturday.
Alas, there would be no soap opera crossover. A statement from the event organisers on Saturday read: “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.”
Cunha’s absence was promptly reported by which, in an updated edition, described the problem as “a minor knock.” ’s sources shared the same diagnosis while adding that the summer recruit is now “a doubt” for Monday night’s return to Premier League action at Old Trafford.
The potential omission of Cunha would be a significant blow for Amorim.
The roving forward started United’s final four games before the international break, an unbeaten sequence which saw Cunha score his first goal for the club in a 4–2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Adept either as the central figure in United’s attacking triumvirate or in a deeper role to support Benjamin Šeško, Cunha has established himself as the team’s attacking lubricant, greasing the wheels of the midfield and frontline to ensure that neither area is as understaffed as it was for so much of last season.
The only previous match which Cunha has missed this season was the Manchester derby. United were thumped 3–0.
Šeško led the line for the Red Devils that day but will also miss Monday’s meeting with Everton.
