Manchester United dealt Matheus Cunha injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash

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Matheus Cunha has been left out of Manchester United squad to face Brentford. Image Credits: Imago ImagesManchester United and Brazil forward Matheus Cunha has been left out of the squad to face Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday.Cunha scored the only goal in United’s 1-0 win over Chelsea last time out, before being replaced by Mason Mount in the 81st minute at Stamford Bridge.

His place in the starting XI has recently been filled by Amad.United have also been boosted by the return of Patrick Dorgu to the matchday squad for the first time in over three months, after a hamstring injury ruled him out since January.Liverpool’s win over Crystal Palace, combined with Aston Villa’s defeat to Fulham on Saturday, means Manchester United sit level on 58 points with both clubs heading into Monday night’s clash with Brentford.Brighton & Hove Albion, meanwhile, remain eight points adrift of the Champions League places. Despite United’s relatively strong position, nothing is yet secure in a season marked by inconsistency.Speaking to Sky Sports before kick-off, Carrick said on Matheus Cunha: “He had a bit of a sore hip flexor after the game against Chelsea.

It’s nothing to serious but unfortunately he misses out tonight.”The lack of severity is a boost for Manchester United ahead of their clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford in six days, with Champions League qualification at stake, adding extra intensity to the rivalry.United won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Anfield under Ruben Amorim, and Liverpool will be aiming to avenge that result and strengthen their push for a top-four finish.The Reds secured a 3-0 win at Old Trafford last season during Arne Slot’s debut campaign, which ended with Liverpool winning the Premier League title and equalling Manchester United’s record of 20 league titles. Manchester United Matheus Cunha