Manchester United Face Injury Woes Ahead of Palace Clash

Manchester United will be without forwards Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko as they prepare to face Crystal Palace on Sunday, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed on Friday.

Cunha remains sidelined after sustaining a knock in training, while Sesko continues to recover from a knee injury. The absences come after United suffered a 1-0 home defeat to a 10-man Everton side on Monday, ending a five-match unbeaten run at Old Trafford.

Key Players Out as United Seek to Rebound

The lack of both strikers is a significant setback for United, who have struggled to score in their past four Premier League encounters with Palace. Defender Harry Maguire will also miss the match, compounding the team’s selection challenges.

Amorim acknowledged the difficulties but stressed the need to move forward. “It was a really tough week, as it should be. This defeat is hard to take, but the process needs to continue. We have to focus on the next game,” he said.

United have shown resilience at home but have struggled on the road, with previous draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham highlighting their inability to maintain leads. Amorim attributed their away struggles to a combination of factors. “There’s a lot of issues. We are improving, but we need to know how to finish the games in order to win,” he said.

United Slip Again as Amorim Acknowledges Poor Display Against Everton

Despite recent setbacks, United remain motivated to secure their second away win of the season. Palace, unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home matches, pose a formidable challenge, but Amorim expressed confidence in his squad.

Looking ahead, the manager anticipates Cunha will return for the next fixture against West Ham on Thursday, providing a boost to United’s attacking options. He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and not dwelling on past defeats.

Sunday’s clash at Selhurst Park represents a crucial opportunity for United to regain momentum and address their scoring struggles against Palace. With key players sidelined, Amorim will rely on his remaining squad to deliver a performance capable of reversing recent misfortunes and climbing the Premier League table.