Man Utd get crucial injury boost ahead of crunch Liverpool game

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Matheus Cunha could return in time to face Liverpool, as Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick revealed he's hopeful for positive news after no setbacks in trainingMichael Carrick is hopeful that Matheus Cunha will be available to face Liverpool(Image: 2026 Marc Atkins)Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is "hopeful" that Matheus Cunha will be fit for Sunday's game against Liverpool at Old Trafford after he returned to training.Cunha missed United's last game against Brentford due to a sore hip flexor, but has returned to training and is trending in the right direction. Cunha has eight goals and two assists in 30 Premier League games this season, and his return would be a huge boost for Carrick.Liverpool will be without Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker, and could now lose Milos Kerkez after he suffered a knock in training.

Arne Slot could bolster Liverpool coaching team with new additionREAD MORE: Giovanni Leoni's latest update leaves Liverpool fans excited as physical change clearCunha's status for Sunday has not yet been officially confirmed, but Carrick was optimistic about his chances. The United head coach said that Matthijs de Ligt is the only confirmed absentee, as he continues to struggle with a back injury."No, we’re in good shape really," Carrick said in Friday's press conference.

So obviously Matta’s still a little bit further, he’s not involved in the game but other than that, yeah, we’re in good shape."Liverpool, meanwhile, will be without Salah after he suffered a minor hamstring injury. "We are aware of the fact it's a very big game," Slot said of Sunday's clash."Not only because we play Manchester United but also to qualify for Champions League and to get the highest possible finish in the league table.