Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha are back in contention ahead of Saturday’s Premier League showdown with Chelsea, offering the Red Devils a much-needed boost in attack.
Both forwards sustained knocks in the first half of United’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Burnley and were consequently not fit enough to feature in last weekend’s crushing 3–0 derby defeat to Manchester City despite sitting out the international break.
Amorim, who admitted he was “really happy” to have the pair available again, will be hoping their return injects fresh energy into an attack that has lacked that cutting edge in the final third since the start of the season.
However, United’s injury woes are far from over. Diogo Dalot remains sidelined with a muscular problem, while long-term absentee Lisandro Martínez is still working his way back from an ACL tear.
The Argentine defender is targeting a return at the end of October after seven months out. Amorim again lamented the absence of the World Cup winner, whose leadership and front-foot defending have been sorely missed.
The double boost comes at a crucial moment. United have collected just one win, one draw and two defeats from their opening four league fixtures, leaving Amorim under early pressure to turn things around.
A positive result against Chelsea at Old Trafford is seen as vital to steadying nerves and restoring confidence both in the dressing room and among the fanbase.
For Amorim and Manchester United, the availability of Mount and Cunha could prove decisive in shifting momentum in what already feels like a pivotal early-season clash.
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