Matheus Cunha pictured playing for Manchester United during the 2025 Premier League season, relevant to his injury progress update. (Getty Images via ESPN)
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Manchester United’s £62.5 million summer signing Matheus Cunha has been ruled out of Brazil’s international fixtures after sustaining a hamstring injury against Burnley, with his return timeline remaining uncertain pending further medical assessment.
Matheus Cunha Hamstring Injury Assessment Continues as Man United Await Verdict
Matheus Cunha’s promising start to his Manchester United career has hit a significant setback after the Brazilian forward was officially withdrawn from international duty following a hamstring injury sustained during the 3-2 victory over Burnley. The injury occurred while Cunha was bursting forward in attack, forcing manager Ruben Amorim to reassess his tactical plans for the club’s new £62.5 million investment.
Brazil’s national team confirmed Cunha’s withdrawal from upcoming fixtures against Chile and Bolivia, indicating the injury is serious enough to warrant at least a two-week absence from competitive action. Despite being seen walking freely from Old Trafford after the match, the decision to pull him from international duty suggests medical staff are taking a cautious approach to his recovery timeline.
Amorim expressed uncertainty about the injury’s severity, emphasizing the need for comprehensive medical assessments before determining Cunha’s availability for upcoming fixtures. The Portuguese manager acknowledged both Cunha and Mason Mount as crucial to Manchester United’s competitiveness, making the Brazilian’s absence particularly concerning as the club’s new attacking trio has yet to feature together consistently.
Cunha maintained a positive outlook through social media, posting: “I’ll be back soon, always with joy and gratitude. Thanks for all the messages.” Teammate Harry Maguire responded supportively, demonstrating squad unity during the recovery period, though neither provided specific medical insights regarding the hamstring strain’s classification or expected duration.
The injury creates immediate tactical challenges for Amorim’s rebuild strategy, with Cunha’s potential absence from the September 14 Premier League clash against Manchester City remaining unconfirmed. Sources present conflicting assessments of the injury’s severity, with some describing it as “minor” while others emphasize the seriousness implied by his international withdrawal, leaving Manchester United supporters awaiting definitive medical updates on their marquee summer signing’s return timeline.
