What Matheus Cunha has been ‘telling people’ about his fitness ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea

Manchester United need three points this weekend when Chelsea come to Old Trafford, and Matheus Cunha would be a huge boost in the chances.The 2025/26 campaign for Manchester United has been far from ideal thus far, with one win from four league outings.It has been the worst start to the season for United since the inception of the Premier League in 1992, leaving Ruben Amorim under pressure and needing wins.Following last week’s Manchester derby defeat, United have been linked with several managers who could be potential replacements if Amorim cannot turn things around quickly.Despite the growing thoughts that Amorim could be on thin ice, this could all change with a positive result against Chelsea.The chances of beating the reigning world champions would be greatly boosted by the return of Matheus Cunha.READ: Who is Man Utd signing Matheus Cunha? Age, position, stats, release clause and Rio Ferdinand recommendationPhoto by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesMatheus Cunha is hoping to be fit to face ChelseaSince making the £62.5m move from Wolves to Manchester United, Cunha has been an immediate hit with the Old Trafford faithful.Cunha has been electric, although there is still plenty more to come as he awaits his first goal. Cunha picked up an injury against Burnley and has been out since then, missing international duty with Brazil.Amorim didn’t risk Cunha for the Manchester derby, despite the number 10 being raring to get back to action. Now it looks like another crunch decision for Amorim this weekend.Speaking with The United Stand, Ben Jacobs has shared an update on Cunha’s fitness situation and specifically what the Brazilian has been telling people.“[Matheus] Cunha has been working with a personal trainer, and he’s been telling people he’ll be ready for the Chelsea game. Let’s see if Rúben Amorim agrees.”As encouraging as this sounds, Cunha also wanted to play against City, and in the end, it will be up to Amorim and the medical staff to decide whether he is ready.READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Man Utd’s head coach – Ruben AmorimMatheus Cunha could be the deciding factor for Manchester UnitedDespite yet to score in red, it is only a matter of time for Cunha, with his performances so far being really impressive.Cunha has been named one of United’s best players already, and his importance to the team is huge, offering plenty of creativity and attacking threat.Historically, Cunha has an excellent record against Chelsea, scoring four and assisting one in five appearances, with three wins in those games.Clearly, Cunha enjoys facing the blues, and therefore, his presence in the team on Saturday could be pivotal in United’s quest to pick up all three points.We will find out more when Amorim holds his press conference on Friday afternoon.