Man United handed injury boost as Matheus Cunha sends positive message while recovering from hamstring injury

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Published at :September 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Modified at :September 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM

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The Brazilian is looking to return from injury earlier than expected.

Matheus Cunha has posted a coy message as he recovers from a hamstring injury before Manchester United’s next game in the Premier League.

The summer signing limped off in Man Utd’s 3-2 win over Burnley, handing a major injury concern to struggling United.

Following his exit from the ground, fans waited nervously for his injury update, fearing that their star could be out for a significant period of time and could miss their derby match this weekend.

However, with his recent message on his Instagram post, it appears that Matheus Cunha could return to action sooner than expected. He shared a photo of himself on an exercise bike with a four-word message.

Cunha shares a message on Instagram as he recovers from an injury

He wrote: “The time is flying”.

Cunha posts cryptic message as he recovers from hamstring injury.

His message indicates that he is recuperating quickly. It remains to be seen when he will be given the green light by the medical staff to return to the pitch as Ruben Amorim desperately waits for his comeback.

Manchester United will take on Manchester City after the international break at the Etihad on September 14, and Cunha’s return will be a massive boost for the team.

The Brazilian has shown glimpses of his quality for them in their last three matches, as he looks to settle down under Amorim’s system. Despite failing to score, Matheus Cunha has shown that he needs a few more games to find his scoring boots.

It will be a matter of time, as fans have placed a lot of hope on the Brazilian to make an impact and lead the attacking line.

Despite starting the new season on a sluggish note, there is a monumental difference in United’s performance from last season, as the new signings are starting to gel together.

Their game against City will be another challenge, but United will go into this fixture on the back of a win, while City have endured two defeats in a row.

Will Cunha be fit for the City game?

It remains to be seen if forward hopes to recover on time for the game.

Can a player recover from a hamstring injury quickly?

Recovery time depends on the injury’s severity, with minor strains healing in days and more severe tears taking weeks to months.

What message did Cunha share with the fans?

He wrote on Instagram, ‘The time is flying.’

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.