Early Man Utd team news: Amorim ready to call upon ‘composed, courageous' Red to aid back-to-back win mission
Ruben Amorim has been granted a substantial fitness boost in the form of Matheus Cunha returning to first-team training.
strettynews.comHere’s the latest on Matheus Cunha and Manchester United based on recent reports.
- Cunha transfer to Manchester United was reported in mid-2025 with United triggering his release clause and completing a move worth around £62.5m, with a five-year contract and a potential extension. This established Cunha as a principal attacking addition for United after the 2024–25 season.[1]
- He missed some early fixtures due to injuries but subsequently returned to action after concussion/injury protocols and was back in the squad for key December matches, providing additional attacking options for manager Ruben Amorim.[2]
- Throughout late 2025 and into 2026, Cunha’s status remained that of a core squad member when fit, with periodic injury absences noted by several outlets, and updates suggesting he was available again after returning from injuries or training setbacks.[3][4][5]
Illustration: Cunha debuted for United as a high-profile signing and, despite occasional injury spells, continued to feature as a central attacking option in Amorim’s system, occasionally shifting between No. 10 and forward roles depending on the lineup and opponents.[6][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current few headlines from today and summarize the exact status (injury, fitness, starting likelihood) with citations.