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Matheus Cunha set to miss the rest of the season
TL;DR
Matheus Cunha will miss the rest of the season to prepare for Brazil's World Cup campaign. Manchester United made this decision after discussions with the CBF following his recent injury scare.
Key points
- Matheus Cunha set to miss the rest of the season
- Decision made by Manchester United and CBF
- Cunha will be rested for World Cup preparation
- He missed the Brentford game due to an injury scare
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Matheus Cunha set to miss the rest of the season
Manchester United have made a crucial selection decision following their qualification for next season’s Champions League.
According to ESPN Brazil, Matheus Cunha will be rested for the final three matches to keep him fresh for Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
This call was taken after a meeting between CBF and the Red Devils hierarchy following his recent injury scare, which saw the Brazilian miss the Brentford game last week.
“In a tense moment, with several players getting injured and causing major headaches for Carlo Ancelotti on the eve of the World Cup, at least there’s some good news for the manager.
Matheus Cunha out for the rest of the season
“Matheus Cunha, a regular starter for the Brazilian national team , had an adductor problem in recent days and, despite still suffering from pain, returned to play and, with a goal, helped Manchester United win the derby against Liverpool and secure qualification for the next Champions League .
Q&A
Why is Matheus Cunha missing the rest of the season?
Matheus Cunha is missing the rest of the season to rest and prepare for Brazil's World Cup campaign.
What injury did Matheus Cunha recently suffer?
Matheus Cunha recently had an injury scare that caused him to miss the Brentford game.
How will Matheus Cunha's absence affect Manchester United?
Cunha's absence may impact Manchester United's performance in their final three matches of the season.