Why Matheus Cunha missed Manchester United vs Bournemouth last night
Man Utd faced AFC Bournemouth in their second match of the Premier League Summer Series.
Matheus Cunha was not named in the Manchester United squad for their clash against AFC Bournemouth in the second match of the Premier League Summer Series.
Ruben Amorim made six changes to his starting line up from the weekend win over West Ham, with Cunha one of those who was replaced from the very start. Not only that, Cunha was left out of the matchday squad entirely due to 'fatigue' after he had featured in their first two friendly fixtures of the summer.
Cunha had played 66 minutes during the previous victory, but was not involved at all as the club looks to carefully manage his fitness ahead of the new season. United play just two more friendly matches before they begin the new season with a home match against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Speaking before kick-off, Ruben Amorim said: "Cunha has fatigue. We need to assess all the players and we have to be careful with everyone. He’s available for the next one. Matheus felt a little bit fatigued. He was ready to play, he wants to give everything but we need to be careful."
Cunha could return to the starting line up when United face Everton this weekend, while Bryan Mbeumo could also make his debut after he was not involved against Bournemouth.
Amad and Mason Mount started in the two attacking midfield roles against Bournemouth, with Bruno Fernandes deployed in a deeper central midfield role alongside Casemiro. The other line up changes saw Tom Heaton, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw come into the side.
United starting XI vs Bournemouth: Heaton; Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Amad, Mount; Hojlund. Substitutes: Bayindir, Mee, De Ligt, Fredricson, Heaven, Munro, Leon, Collyer, J. Fletcher, Kone, Mainoo, Ugarte, Mantato, Williams, Obi.
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