Matheus Cunha, the forward for Manchester United, suffered a serious injury during the Premier League match against Burnley on August 30, 2025. Cunha, who joined MU from Wolverhampton for a transfer fee of £62.5 million, had to leave the field midway through the first half due to a muscle injury.
This injury not only forces Cunha into a long-term recovery but also impacts Brazil’s national team plans for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Currently, there is no official information on Cunha’s exact recovery timeline. However, according to medical experts, muscle injuries can require rest and treatment ranging from several weeks to a few months, depending on the severity.
This is a major setback for Manchester United, as Cunha was expected to be a key figure in the team’s attack. The decision to replace Cunha with Joshua Zirkzee instead of Benjamin Šeško in the match against Burnley sparked controversy among fans.
In the coming weeks, Manchester United will have to adjust their squad to compensate for Cunha’s absence while hoping that the Brazilian player recovers quickly and returns to play.