Manchester United may face the challenge of competing without a crucial player on Monday during their Premier League match against Everton at Old Trafford.

Recent reports indicate that Matheus Cunha, a forward for Manchester United, suffered a minor head injury and might not participate in the upcoming match against Everton.

The Red Devils aim to avoid a loss for the sixth consecutive match as they host the Toffees in their 12th fixture of the Premier League season.

Ruben Amorim deserves recognition for the enhanced outcomes and performances of his team. However, it is important to note that the recent three victories out of the last five games can be attributed to the summer acquisitions of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

Although Cunha has netted just a single goal this season, his high energy has been crucial to the club's achievements as they strive for a Champions League spot.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Amorim might need to face Everton without Cunha, who sustained a head knock in training on Saturday. This injury kept him from attending a Christmas event in Altrincham.

As for who will take the forward position in Cunha's absence, Manchester United is also contending with the injury of striker Benjamin Sesko, who will be sidelined for several weeks, complicating team selection for Amorim.

Mbeumo is likely to take on one of the three attacking positions, while Mason Mount could be considered as a false nine, which would again send Joshua Zirkzee to the bench.

Amad Diallo played in an attacking role in the last match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 8, but since he favours a right-wing position, starting the 23-year-old may require Mbeumo to play as a striker.

All three forwards exhibit versatility, which could lead to a fluid attacking style that might challenge Everton’s defensive setup, although they may struggle with physicality in the box.

Currently, Manchester United sits in 10th place with 18 points, but a victory on Monday could elevate them to fourth position by the end of matchweek 12, merely one point from third-placed Manchester City and two points behind second-placed Chelsea.

The schedule for the Red Devils appears more favourable compared to their rivals for Champions League qualification, especially since they are not engaged in European competitions and have been eliminated from the EFL Cup.

Amorim will likely be optimistic about the performance of teams like Liverpool, as any points dropped by them enhance United’s prospects of finishing in the top four when the season concludes in May.

The potential impact of losing key players like Mbeumo to the Africa Cup of Nations is another consideration, but the team’s growing resilience offers a positive outlook.