Man Utd dismiss claims Matheus Cunha will be benched in preparation for World Cup

Manchester United is said to have no intention of resting Brazilian international Matheus Cunha as the FIFA World Cup nears -Credit:Visionhaus/Getty Images Manchester United have rejected claims that the club has reached an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation to rest Matheus Cunha for the remainder of the season. Reports claimed that Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti wanted Cunha as fresh as possible ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup - and had requested United leave him out of their final three league games. However, United have firmly dismissed the suggestion - insisting no discussions have taken place with Ancelotti and his counterparts in South America.

The club has made it abundantly clear that Cunha will play a pivotal role in the conclusion of their campaign, as per The Mirror . Jurgen Klopp warned against considering Real Madrid job by ex-Bundesliga CEO FIFA World Cup hotel bookings below expectations as U. S.

tourism concerns rise Cunha has scored nine Premier League goals since joining United last summer -Credit:Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images Despite United having already secured UEFA Champions League qualification with games to spare, interim manager Michael Carrick is determined to ensure his team closes out the season on a positive note. United have yet to lock down a third-place finish, which would be worth approximately £50 ($67. 9) million in prize money to the English giants.

There is also the matter of Carrick looking to strengthen his case for landing the managerial position on a full-time basis. Carrick remains the frontrunner, with club executives expected to reach a decision within the next four weeks. Cunha is among several high-profile players to have recently backed the former United midfielder for the full-time role .