- An official statement has disclosed that Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha was involved in an accident during training
- The Red Devils are preparing to host Everton in an 8pm kick-off at Old Trafford on Monday night
- However, the incident has raised concern that the Brazilian star may be unavailable for the fixture
Manchester United welcome Everton to Old Trafford for Monday Night Football, though they may be forced to line up without forward Matheus Cunha.
The match marks the return of former United boss David Moyes, who brings his Everton side back to Manchester.
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Ruben Amorim’s team head into the fixture in strong spirits, having put together a five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.
A win over Everton could lift United into fourth place, depending on how other weekend results unfold before Monday’s kick-off.
Cunha has been central to their recent resurgence, finding the net in the 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion and standing out in the 2-2 draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur.
However, his involvement is now in doubt after he withdrew from Altrincham’s Christmas lights switch-on due to a minor training setback earlier in the day.
Cunha suffers ‘training accident’
In an unusual twist, the first word of Cunha’s injury surfaced not from the club, but from the official Visit Altrincham Instagram account.
Per Express Football, the 26-year-old had been scheduled to appear at the town’s Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday evening but withdrew just hours before the event, with organisers explaining he had suffered an “accident in training.”
Their Instagram post stated:
“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.
“There’s lots of exciting performances to come including Luzahnn of Livin’ Joy and Sam Aston, winner of Dancing on Ice 2025, who is Chesney in Coronation Street will be switching on the lights!”
Givemesport understands the issue is not thought to be serious, but it was sufficient to rule the Brazilian out of the event, where he had been scheduled as one of the headline guests.
His presence was expected to draw considerable interest from local residents and Manchester United fans alike.
With the club heading into a congested run of fixtures, United are expected to prioritise his short-term recovery to keep him available for the upcoming games.
Although the setback is considered minor, the decision to pull him from the appearance was made early to avoid any unnecessary risk.
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The Christmas lights switch-on is one of Altrincham’s most popular annual events, typically drawing families, visitors and supporters to kick off the festive season.
Attention now turns to ensuring Cunha recovers quickly as there is no long-term concern over the knock he sustained in training.
Man United fans blast Ruben Amorim
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Manchester United fans are voicing their frustration after Ruben Amorim’s bold decision in the dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
The Red Devils looked set to clinch victory before late drama unfolded at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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