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Amorim breathes huge sigh of relief after positive Cunha update

Ruben Amorim can breathe a huge sigh of relief ahead of the Manchester derby as the Red Devils have reportedly received positive updates on Matheus Cunha. Concerns had grown when the Brazilian limped off during the Red Devils’ thrilling 3-2 victory over Burnley last weekend, sparking fears of a lengthy absence.

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Cunha posts cryptic injury update as he continues recovery

Matheus Cunha has shared a cryptic update on his injury status as the Brazilian continues his recovery during the international break. Cunha was forced off the pitch in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Burnley in their last Premier League clash and the striker later withdrew from the Brazil national team. The new United signing is now eyeing a return to action ahead of the Manchester derby next weekend.

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Casemiro's three closest Man Utd team-mates revealed

Casemiro's agent has revealed the Brazilian's three closest Manchester United team-mates as he has taken new signing under his wings. Since Ruben Amorim's arrival at United, Casemiro has taken on the role of a key veteran in midfield alongside club captain Bruno Fernandes. The Brazilian was linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia in the summer, but he is happy to continue at Old Trafford.

'Horrible' - Cunha blasts Man Utd and referee in Brentford loss

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has expressed his and his side's disappointment at losing 3-1 away to Brentford as the Red Devils slip to their third Premier League defeat of the season. The Brazilian explained how much these losses are affecting him and the rest of the squad, but is determined to turn these lacklustre performances around quickly.

'We need crazy guys!' - Amorim calls on Man Utd stars to step up

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his struggling team need more "crazy guys" to help them get back on track. The Red Devils have suffered an underwhelming start to the new Premier League campaign and currently sit down in 14th place in the table despite a summer that saw Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo arrive at Old Trafford.

Cunha admits to 'confusion' over playing style at Man Utd

Manchester United star Matheus Cunha admits that he has to carry the "weight" of being a goalscorer at Manchester United, although he admits there is some "confusion" over how he plays. The Brazil international joined the club in the summer for a fee of £62.5 million ($83m) and has yet to catch fire at Old Trafford.

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Worry for Amorim as Fernandes, Cunha, Diallo and Casemiro miss training

Four key Man Utd stars sat out training just days ahead of the crunch derby clash with Liverpool as boss Ruben Amorim continues the struggle to turn his side’s season around. Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo and Casemiro were all absent following their involvement in international fixtures in the past fortnight.

Mount is reborn at Man Utd, does the bench beckon for Cunha?

A £60 million-plus Manchester United signing from Brazil would normally be guaranteed a place in the starting line-up in the biggest game of the season at Liverpool. And yet Matheus Cunha is most likely to spend the first part of Sunday’s visit to Anfield in the Premier League warming the bench due to the renaissance of another £60m man in Mason Mount.

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Brazil endured their worst qualification campaign ever for the 2026 World Cup, finishing fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on just 28 points from 18 matches. The Selecao lost home and away to arch-rivals Argentina, with a 4-1 drubbing at the Estadio Monumental ultimately costing Dorival Junior his job as manager, and they were also handily beaten by Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay and Bolivia. But hope for the 2026 finals remains high, with Carlo Ancelotti now holding the reins for the most successful national team in history.

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The crisis-mode Manchester United prepare to host the high-flying Sunderland as Ruben Amorim's future hangs in the balance.

Cunha breaks silence on Man Utd injury blow

Manchester United star Matheus Cunha has broken his silence on the injury blow that forced him to withdraw from the latest Brazil squad. Cunha has featured in Ruben Amorim's starting lineup in all of the four matches United have played so far this season, however, the summer signing was taken off early last time out against Burnley after suffering a muscle issue.

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Cunha withdraws from Brazil squad as fears grow over injury

Matheus Cunha, who limped off early in Manchester United's Premier League win over Burnley, has now withdrawn from the Brazil squad ahead of their next set of World Cup qualifying matches. The Selecao star pulled up with a muscle issue after chasing a through ball in the first half of the Burnley game, and was unable to continue after being evaluated by medical staff.

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Frequently asked questions

: Joshua Zirkzee plays as a striker for his new club Manchester United, although he can also operate as a No. 10 or as a second striker.
: Joshua Zirkzee was born in Schiedam, located on the outskirts of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
: Joshua Zirkzee wears the No. 11 jersey for Manchester United and aims to emulate one his idols Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 29 goals in 53 games for the club between 2016 and 2018. “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice," he said, as quoted by The Mirror.
: Joshua Zirkzee is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall, having the prerequisite height for a striker. However, he offers a unique skill-set in that he is technically fluid, an excellent dribbler, and amazing with his link-up play.
: Joshua Zirkzee weighs 89kg (196 lbs). Despite his tall frame and his weight, he's a fast centre-forward with great shooting abilities, scoring the winner against Fulham on his Manchester United debut.
: Joshua Zirkzee joined local club VV Hekelingen as a five-year-old and then joined Spartaan '20 in 2010. Later, he joined the ADO Den Haag youth ranks in 2013, before joining Dutch giants Feyenoord in 2015.
: Joshua Zirkzee does not have any children yet.
: Dutch influencer and model Celina Kerr is Joshua Zirkzee's girlfriend. The footballer is yet to get married, though.

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