Injury fears for Manchester United star who missed Christmas lights switch-on

Football
23 Nov 2025 • 3:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha missed a Christmas lights switch-on event in Altrincham due to an "accident in training" on Saturday.
  • Organisers of the 'Neon Noel' event announced Cunha's absence on social media, stating he could not attend for medical reasons.
  • The incident has raised concerns about Cunha's availability for Manchester United's upcoming Premier League match against Everton.
  • Cunha was originally scheduled to switch on the lights with actor Sam Aston from Coronation Street.
  • His potential absence adds to Manchester United's existing squad strain, with several other key players already injured or unavailable.

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