Manchester United receive Matheus Cunha boost ahead of Liverpool clash
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Matheus Cunha missed their recent 2-1 win over Brentford with an issue described as a “sore hip flexor” by Michael Carrick. Image Credits: Imago ImagesManchester United have been handed a Matheus Cunha boost ahead of hosting Liverpool this weekend.Sunday’s trip to Old Trafford has been circled on the calendar for weeks, and as kick-off draws closer the stakes only seem to grow.Both Manchester United and Liverpool walk into the 3rd of May fixture with Champions League qualification still firmly on the table, and neither side can really afford a slip-up at this stage of the run-in.
Arne Slot’s Reds currently sit fourth and have one hand on a top-five finish.Meanwhile, the latest update from Carrington will please the home support.Matheus Cunha, who was a surprise omission from the matchday squad for Monday’s 2-1 win over Brentford, was pictured back in training on Thursday according to Daily Mail reporter Chris Wheeler.The Brazilian had picked up what Carrick described as “a bit of a sore hip flexor” after scoring the winner against Chelsea, and although the staff had hoped he’d recover in time for Brentford, he “just didn’t quite recover quick enough”.The £62.5 million summer signing has been one of United’s most best performers since arriving from Wolves and getting him back for a fixture of this magnitude is a genuine boost.It’s not all smooth sailing for the hosts, though. Luke Shaw was forced off in the second half against Brentford with an injury that has yet to be fully assessed, and his availability for Sunday is in doubt.Matthijs de Ligt remains a long-term absentee, having not featured since November due to a lower back problem, though he has been spotted back out on the grass in light training.
Patrick Dorgu, sidelined since January with a hamstring issue picked up against Arsenal, is another player targeting this game for his comeback.Suspension-wise, Carrick will once again be without Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine defender is serving the second match of a three-game ban handed down for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair during the 2-1 home defeat to Leeds.Matheus Cunha back in training at Carrington today after missing Monday’s win over Brentford #mufc— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) April 30, 2026 Manchester United Matheus Cunha