Manchester United injury update: Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim has confirmed two mystery injuries after captain picks up a knock

Manchester United are sweating over two mystery injuries as they prepare to welcome West Ham to Old Trafford.

It was a positive end to a week which began in miserable fashion as United lost 1-0 at home to Everton, who were playing with 10 men for 80 minutes.

The win at Selhusrt Park also featured the return of Lisandro Martinez from injury, for the first time since February, and the good news looks set to keep on coming as Ruben Amorim sees more injured stars return including Matheus Cunha.

Here are the latest Manchester United injuries and potential return dates…

Doubt: Bruno Fernandes

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Bruno Fernandes

Captain Bruno Fernandes sparked injury fears when seen limping towards the end of the game at Selhurst Park, having suffered a knock after a robust challenge.

Fernandes saw out the 2-1 victory, and when asked for an update on the player after the game, Ruben Amorim moved to allay fears of an injury.

The United head coach told TNT Sports: "It was a kick. I was shouting at him, we made a substitution in the end. He needed to talk to the bench but he said it was just a kick so everything is okay."

However, concerns have been raised again after Amorim revealed the squad had suffered two fresh injuries ahead of facing West Ham. He told reporters on Wednesday: "We have two doubts for the game, it will change the way we’re going to approach it, let’s see if they can play,”

Potential return date: December 4, 2025 vs West Ham (H)

Matheus Cunha

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Matheus Cunha

Summer signing Matheus Cunha missed the defeat to Everton and win at Crystal Palace with a knock suffered in training.

Ruben Amorim confirmed that injury days later and his update on Friday was that the forward would be able to return against West Ham this week.

The United head coach said ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park: “I expect to have Matheus in the next one [West Ham on Thursday], not this one."

He added at his pre-match press conference before the arrival of West Ham that Cunha “is back”.

Cunha took to social media ahead of the weekend to thank fans for their support, posting an image of him on an exercise bike.

Potential return date: December 4, 2025 vs West Ham (H)

Benjamin Sesko

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Benjamin Sesko

Striker Benjamin Sesko remains a few weeks away from a return, having picked up a knee injury in the 2-2 draw at Tottenham in early November.

That would coincide with Bryan Mbeumo’s departure to the Africa Cup of Nations, which could see him absent for a month.

Issuing an update on Friday, Amorim said: "Sesko is going to take a little bit more time [than Cunha]. It will take a little bit longer and we are taking care of him.”

An update on Wednesday confirmed that Sesko, along with Harry Maguire, was still “out”.

Potential return date: Mid-December

Harry Maguire

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Harry Maguire

Defender Harry Maguire remains absent with a hamstring injury, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Also coming off injured against Tottenham before the November international break, Maguire has been forced to watch on from the sidelines since.

But the club hope to have Maguire back in a couple of weeks. Asked for an update on Friday, Amorim confirmed that the centre-back will be out for the “same” amount of time as Sesko.

Potential return date: Mid-December