Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has kept fans guessing with a cryptic social media post amid his ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during the club's dramatic 3-2 Premier League win over Burnley last weekend. The 26-year-old Brazilian, who joined United from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £62.5 million deal this summer, was forced off in the 31st minute after pulling up while chasing a long ball, sparking fears of a lengthy absence.
Cunha, who has yet to score for his new club but has impressed with his dynamic displays alongside summer signings Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, shared an image of himself on an exercise bike in the gym on Instagram. The post, captioned "O tempo está chegando 
" (translated as "The time is coming" with clock and dynamite emojis), was accompanied by another photo of him holding a UFC armband, captioned "Obrigado pelo incentivo" ("Thanks for the encouragement"). The enigmatic update has been interpreted by supporters as a positive sign that his recovery is progressing faster than expected, potentially allowing a return ahead of the Manchester Derby against City on September 14.
Initial scans revealed the injury was not as severe as first feared, with Cunha already engaging in light upper-body work at Carrington. Manager Ruben Amorim, speaking ahead of the international break, emphasized the player's importance: "We need that guy really bad to be competitive. Matheus brings unpredictability to our attack." United have endured a mixed start to the season under Amorim, with Cunha's absence adding to concerns over squad depth, especially after Mason Mount's precautionary withdrawal in the same game.The former Wolves star, who netted 15 Premier League goals last term, withdrew from Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia to focus on rehab. Sources indicate he could resume full training next week, boosting United's hopes for the high-stakes derby. Fans have flooded social media with supportive messages, with one tweeting, "Cunha's cryptic post has us all hyped—get back soon, king!
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This injury setback comes at a pivotal time for United, who sit mid-table after four games. Cunha's return could be the spark needed to ignite Amorim's new-look frontline as they chase European qualification.
" (translated as "The time is coming" with clock and dynamite emojis), was accompanied by another photo of him holding a UFC armband, captioned "Obrigado pelo incentivo" ("Thanks for the encouragement"). The enigmatic update has been interpreted by supporters as a positive sign that his recovery is progressing faster than expected, potentially allowing a return ahead of the Manchester Derby against City on September 14.Initial scans revealed the injury was not as severe as first feared, with Cunha already engaging in light upper-body work at Carrington. Manager Ruben Amorim, speaking ahead of the international break, emphasized the player's importance: "We need that guy really bad to be competitive. Matheus brings unpredictability to our attack." United have endured a mixed start to the season under Amorim, with Cunha's absence adding to concerns over squad depth, especially after Mason Mount's precautionary withdrawal in the same game.The former Wolves star, who netted 15 Premier League goals last term, withdrew from Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia to focus on rehab. Sources indicate he could resume full training next week, boosting United's hopes for the high-stakes derby. Fans have flooded social media with supportive messages, with one tweeting, "Cunha's cryptic post has us all hyped—get back soon, king!
"This injury setback comes at a pivotal time for United, who sit mid-table after four games. Cunha's return could be the spark needed to ignite Amorim's new-look frontline as they chase European qualification.
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