Premier League: Hincapie Returns for Arsenal, Cunha & Fernandes Absent from Man Utd Training
London/Manchester - Arsenal defender William Saliba is set to return to the squad for their upcoming Premier League fixture, while Manchester united face concerns as matheus Cunha and bruno Fernandes both missed training ahead of their match against Liverpool on Sunday at 16:30 BST.
the absences of Cunha and Fernandes raise questions about Manchester United’s midfield options, notably with kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee currently receiving limited playing time. Both Mainoo and Zirkzee face a risk of missing potential World Cup consideration due to a lack of consistent minutes. Mainoo has featured in United’s last five Premier League games, totaling 113 minutes played, while Zirkzee’s three appearances in the same period amounted to 74 minutes, with only 15 minutes since the 3-2 win over Burnley in August.
Manchester United’s squad depth will be further tested in December and early January with three midweek Premier League fixtures. Later,the Africa Cup of Nations (December 21 – January 18) will see Bryan Mbeumo,Amad Diallo,and Noussair Mazraoui potentially unavailable due to international duty with Cameroon,Ivory Coast,and Morocco,respectively. This could create opportunities for Mainoo and Zirkzee, potentially delaying any decisions regarding January moves until the end of the month.
