Matheus Cunha was absent from Manchester United\u2019s team to face Brentford after a sore hip flexor, Michael Carrick confirmed ahead of kickoff. The forward, who scored last weekend, did not progress quickly enough in training to take his place.<\/p>\n
Carrick addressed the situation directly: \u201cHe was looking quite promising during the week,\u201d he said. \u201cWe thought he\u2019d be O.K. but he didn\u2019t quite progress quick enough. It\u2019s nothing to serious but unfortunately he misses out tonight.\u201d The manager\u2019s message underlined that the issue is not judged severe, with a crucial home meeting against Liverpool six days away.<\/p>\n
Carrick altered the frontline by bringing Amad Diallo into the side and handing the number nine role to Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko. Bryan Mbeumo was shifted onto the left wing, a position he does not favor but one from which he has previously found success. The right-sided left footer scored while operating from the left against both Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
United\u2019s selected XI (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo; Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko.<\/p>\n
Substitutes: Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r (GK), Patrick Dorgu, Tyrell Malacia, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, Shea Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee.<\/p>\n
Cunha\u2019s absence will be felt, but the broader context of the campaign remains unsettled. Brighton & Hove Albion, however, are eight points adrift of gatecrashing the Champions League contingent. At the start of Carrick\u2019s reign, Cunha could not force his way into the matchday team even when fully fit; Patrick Dorgu emerged as the durable wide option, justifying selection with goals against Manchester City and Arsenal.<\/p>\n
United will now manage Cunha\u2019s recovery with the Liverpool fixture approaching at Old Trafford. The club will hope the issue does not develop into a longer problem and that the squad can cope without him for the immediate challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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