Brazil have issued an update on Matheus Cunha after the forward was injured during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
Rúben Amorim secured his first win of the season as Manchester United beat Burnley 3-2, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a decisive penalty in stoppage time.
United set the tone early, Bryan Mbeumo forcing openings while penalty claims were ignored, before Josh Cullen’s own goal gave them a deserved lead on the half-hour. Matheus Cunha’s injury soon after saw Joshua Zirkzee introduced, but despite further chances, United reached half-time with only a slender advantage.
Burnley hit back soon after the restart when Lyle Foster converted from close range, though Mbeumo instantly restored United’s lead from the kick-off. The visitors struck again midway through the half, Jaidon Anthony scrambling the ball home to make it 2-2 and set up a tense finish.
United pressed hard in the final stages, and their persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage time when Amad was fouled in the area. Fernandes stepped up to slot home the penalty, finally handing Amorim the relief of his first three points in charge.
United issue latest on Mount and Cunha
It was a definitive blow to see Cunha holding his hamstring just 30 minutes into the Old Trafford tie, with Mason Mount then being withdrawn at half-time.
While it was initially thought that Mount’s removal was a tactical switch to see Kobbie Mainoo on the field with Bruno Fernandes closer to the ball, Amorim confirmed after the game that Mount had also suffered an injury, seeing United lose two attackers in one half.
“It was hard to lose Cunha and Mason Mount, because Mason Mount played 30 minutes with an injury,” Amorim told Sky Sports after the tie when asked about their early exits.
“I’m concerned about that, because they are so important for us. We will see.”
Speaking further in his press conference, Amorim added: “I don’t know [how they are], I don’t know. We will check them. We need those guys really bad to be really competitive.”
Brazil confirm Cunha withdraws from the squad
With the international break now upon us, many of United’s key players will be jetting off back to their home countries to compete in World Cup qualifying ties.
Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes are with Portugal, while a few of the younger players like Ayden Heaven will be representing their countries at the youth level.
Casemiro and Cunha were both called up for Carlo Ancelotti’s most recent Brazil squad. However, following a statement from Brazil on the latter’s injury, Cunha will no longer be part of the side.
“After a conversation between the medical departments of Manchester United and the National Team, attacker Mateus Cunha was released from the call-up due to the muscle injury suffered in the match against Burnley, in the Premier League,” a Brazilian statement on X read.
Cunha will be replaced by Flamengo’s Samuel Lino, while Mount will also have two weeks to rest and rehabilitate after being omitted from the latest England squad.
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