Matheus Cunha has returned to training ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday, providing a significant boost to the team's pursuit of Champions League qualification. The Brazilian forward missed last week's sessions due to a sore hip flexor and was absent for the 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday.
Cunha had started 10 consecutive games under manager Michael Carrick before the injury. He was substituted late in the victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after scoring the only goal. United's official social media account posted a video of Cunha training with the caption 'Look who's back in training!', which the player later shared on his Instagram story.
Carrick had previously told Sky Sports that Cunha's hip issue was 'nothing too serious' but that he did not recover in time for the Brentford match. In Cunha's absence, Amad started, while Patrick Dorgu returned to the matchday squad for the first time in over three months after a hamstring injury. Leny Yoro also returned to the bench after a hip problem.
Before his setback, Cunha had registered four goal contributions in his last six league appearances. United currently sit in a strong position for Champions League qualification, with one more victory likely to secure a top-five finish. A win against Liverpool would further solidify their standing, while a loss for the visitors would bring them level on 61 points.
