Man United star Matheus Cunha denies rumours of 'agreement' with Brazil ahead of World Cup
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Cunha has scored nine league goals this season!
Yesterday, it was reported that Manchester United and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had reached an âagreementâ to rest star forward Matheus Cunha for the rest of the Premier League campaign. Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Brazil, has been concerned about the fitness of several key players ahead of the World Cup.
Matheus Cunha scored a crucial goal in the last match as the Red Devilsâ defeat of Liverpool and mathematically sealed a spot in the Champions League for the next season.
The rumours further mentioned that the club management were in a position to support the Brazilian national team now that their main goal for the league campaign had been achieved. According to ESPN, the forward would miss the seasonâs final three games to fully focus on his physical recovery.
Although the forward was technically fit to play, both the club and the nation agree that prevention is preferable to treatment. But Matheus Cunha has now reacted to these rumours and denied all claims.
Matheus Cunha denies rumours of being rested for final three games
The Brazilian has been quick to address the rumours and rejected such claims, as the forward will play in the last league matches of the season.
Moreover, other sources have reaffirmed that the club doesnât know any such claims regarding resting the player for the last three fixtures of the season.
Hence, Cunha will play the remainder of the matches despite Unitedâs hopes of finishing the season on a strong note before a big summer.
Will United rest Matheus Cunha for the last three games?
They wonât after the forward denied the report.
How many goals has Cunha scored in the league?
Nine goals in 31 games.
Where do United stand in the Premier League?
They are third in the league.
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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.