Manchester United's Matheus Cunha Withdraws From Brazil Squad With Hamstring Injury

Manchester United's new £62.5 million signing Matheus Cunha suffered a hamstring injury during their Premier League win over Burnley, forcing him to withdraw from Brazil’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia. Cunha was substituted in the first half after signaling distress, and the decision to replace him in the national squad followed coordination between Manchester United’s and Brazil’s medical teams. Manager Ruben Amorim expressed significant concern over losing Cunha and Mason Mount, who was also injured and replaced at halftime, highlighting their importance to the team. The injuries come amid a difficult start to the season for United, which includes a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby Town and growing pressure on the squad’s depth and readiness. Despite these setbacks, United secured their first league win thanks to a late penalty by Bruno Fernandes, and new signing Bryan Mbeumo showed promise in his debut. Cunha remains optimistic about his move to Manchester United, calling it a career challenge and a privilege, though the club has yet to confirm the full extent of his injury.