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Does Manchester United's '7' exist only in legends.
The British media Express reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'We expect the list of recent injuries and the timing of Manchester United's return.
Manchester United will play an away match against Manchester City in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2025-2026 season at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 15th. Manchester United is ranked ninth with one win, one draw and one loss (four points) in its opening three games.
There is a need for a reversal. However, Manchester United has had a series of injuries since the beginning of the season. The Express says 'Manchester United are preparing for a derby against Manchester City. Manchester United are struggling with injury concerns early in the season. There was also a physical problem. Matheus Cunha injured his hamstring against Burnley just before the A-match in September. He was also excluded from the Brazilian national soccer team. Fortunately, the return may not take longer than expected. Mason Mount was also injured against Burnley. Both players can sit on the bench against Manchester City.
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Chelsea native Mount wore United's jersey through the summer 2023 transfer window. It was Manchester United's 'Betting'. Manchester United have invested £60m to buy Mount. Mount played with United's '7'. However, he suffered from frequent injuries and sluggishness. Mount played 512 minutes in 14 EPL games in the 2023-2024 season. In all competitions, he played only 754 minutes in 20 games. He also had a difficult time due to injuries in the 2024-2025 season. This is why critics criticized him as the `worst number 7 in Manchester United history.'
This season seemed to have changed. He started all three opening games. However, he emerged again in the match against Burnley, causing concern. At the time, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said "It's hard to lose a player like Cunha or Mount. Mount played a short game due to injury. (Exact injury) I don't know, but I'm worried.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
