Ruben Amorim entered Friday\u2019s press conference with a noticeably brighter tone after disclosing two returns that strengthen Manchester United\u2019s options for Saturday\u2019s fixture against Chelsea. Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, both sidelined with first-half knocks sustained in United\u2019s only victory of the season, are fit enough to join the squad.<\/p>\n
The injuries occurred during the 3\u20132 win over Burnley, and the international break that followed offered them additional recovery time. Neither player was available for United\u2019s 3\u20130 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, but Amorim confirmed both will be involved against Chelsea \u2014 a development that left him \u201creally happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Amorim also dealt with questions about his meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, which he referenced with light humour during the media session. While the welcome news on Cunha and Mount gives the manager more attacking flexibility, United still face defensive absences.<\/p>\n
Diogo Dalot remains out with a muscular complaint and long-term absentee Lisandro Mart\u00ednez has not yet returned to action. Latest reports suggest the Argentine World Cup winner is targeting a comeback at the end of October after seven months out with an ACL tear.<\/p>\n
Amorim stressed Mart\u00ednez\u2019s importance to the side and lamented the impact of his absence. \u201cWe missed Licha a lot,\u201d the Portuguese boss sighed. \u201cEspecially in this moment, we miss his aggression, how aggressive he is in everything he does.\u201d That loss has been felt at the back and is a reminder that squad depth will be tested as the season progresses.<\/p>\n
For now, the immediate focus is on integrating Cunha and Mount back into the matchday group and preparing for Chelsea\u2019s visit. The confirmation of their availability offers a timely boost as United seek a response following the defeat to Manchester City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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