A gentleman's agreement! Matheus Cunha to miss the rest of the season. What's the reason?

An unusual occurrence for the football world at this level.

Details: According to ESPN Brasil, the Brazilian Football Federation has reached an agreement with Manchester United allowing the 26-year-old Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha to skip the final three rounds of the Premier League.

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Reports from Brazil indicate fears that Cunha could suffer an injury that would jeopardize his participation in the World Cup, so every precaution is being taken to protect him from any risk.

In turn, Manchester United management has agreed to accommodate the Brazilian national team and is ready to grant Cunha time off for the remainder of the season.

This season, Cunha has played 33 matches for Manchester United, scoring 9 goals and providing 4 assists. For Ancelotti, he is considered one of the most valuable attacking players.

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