Matheus Cunha started against Leeds United in Stockholm and against West Ham in New Jersey for Man United.
01:28, 31 Jul 2025Updated 01:31, 31 Jul 2025
Cunha is not in the United squad
Matheus Cunha has missed out on Manchester United’s second pre-season tour match against Bournemouth through fatigue.
Cunha started in the 2-1 win against West Ham United in New Jersey on Saturday and played 65 minutes but is not in the squad against Bournemouth in Chicago.
United head coach Ruben Amorim said: “Cunha has fatigue. We need to assess all the players and we have to be careful with everyone.
“He’s available for the next one (against Everton on Sunday). Matheus felt a little bit fatigued. He was ready to play, he wants to give everything but we need to be careful.”
United end their tour against Everton in Atlanta this weekend. Cunha’s fellow summer signing Bryan Mbeumo could make his first United appearance against the Toffees.
Amorim has made six changes to the team that defeated West Ham. Tom Heaton, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Casemiro have come into the side.
Altay Bayindir, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven, Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte have dropped to the bench.
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