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Stretchered off Cunha was stretchered off after taking a challenge during Friday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Cunha had to be stretchered off the pitch during Friday's clash after a nasty challenge. The forward seems set for a spell on the sideline with Adama Traore likely to take a step forward into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First appearance off bench Cunha came off the bench for 24 minutes during Wednesday's one-all draw with Aston Villa.

Impact Cunha was brought on to replace Diego Costa, but was left in a generally defensive role. The winger made two clearances and one block while failing to register a shot. Cunha is joining one of the most lackluster attacking groups in England and could be given plenty of chances to try and turn around that poor form.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Cunha began training earlier in the week and could feature for Wolves as soon as Wednesday against Aston Villa, according to manager Julen Lopetegui.

Impact It seems like Cunha could immediately find playing time for Wolves despite not featuring regularly for Atletico Madrid. He's familiar with Lopetegui and the manager has already suggested Cunha can play in any of the front three spots, which means he could either start over Diego Costa or any of the wingers, who continue to struggle scoring.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Wolves on loan Cunha will join Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid when the Winter transfer window opens January 1st.

Impact Cunha has been out of favor at Madrid, not really cementing himself since joining the club from Hertha Berlin in 2021. For Wolves he becomes yet another attack minded signing to bolster a club that has scored a Premier League low eight goals on the season.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves confirm Matheus Cunha loan with obligation to buy Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha on loan for the rest of the season from Atletico Madrid. Although Cunha...

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Training on side Cunha trained on his own during Thursday's session due to muscular issues, according to Pablo Egea of AS.

Impact Cunha still has two weeks before the Dec. 29 visit from Elche, but he's also facing heavy transfer rumors and may try to protect his fitness until the January window opens. In 11 league appearances before the World Cup, Cunha has logged two assists and started twice.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not just Neymar: Tite plans Brazil's attack at World Cup

Brazil's nine forwards in its World Cup squad offer so many variables and options

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs assist off bench Cunha logged one assist from one chance created in 31 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis.

Impact Cunha helped Antoine Griezmann score the winning goal following another good performance from the bench. As Cunha has made just two starts in 12 appearances, he hasn't been able to secure a regular spot in the lineup and may be more suited to a substitute's role in the current team.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Cunha logged one assist from two chances created and put one shot on target in 72 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Impact Cunha did well in his first start of the season after contributing to the Brazilian national team during a strong September window. For Cunha, he'll need to work his way into the lineup with more frequency if he's to offer much in fantasy and Saturday was a good start on that road. He'll still have to compete with Joao Felix for minutes but both should be capable of solid production when playing at their best.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Cunha logged 28 minutes off the bench during the Sept. 18 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Cunha has made six appearances off the bench across the season so far but he was still able to get called up by the Brazilian national team. That being said, a lack of production with no goals and just two shots taken doesn't make for a great fantasy prospect.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil calls up new target man Pedro for friendlies

Brazil coach Tite has included Flamengo striker Pedro as a new attacking option for the team’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia in September

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

World Cup Watch: Jesus out to reclaim Brazil's No. 9 jersey

Playing as the center forward for Brazil at a World Cup is one of the biggest honors in soccer and Gabriel Jesus knows all about it

AUGUST 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Available for Monday Cunha (strain) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Cunha dealt with a muscular strain during the last few weeks of Atletico's preseason, but he returned to the pitch against Juventus last weekend and should be fit and ready to open the La Liga campaign on Monday, even if he'll likely have a role off the bench still.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Cunha was not in full training with Atletico Madrid this week and will be a doubt for Thursday's preseason clash against Cadiz, according to Javi Gomez of COPE radio.

Impact Cunha only started in eight La Liga games during his debut campaign with Atletico, and he will want to take on a larger role with the team this time around. He still has a few weeks to recover from this ailment before the season opener against Getafe on Aug. 15.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in season finale Cunha took a shot in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad.

Impact Cunha had a curious first campaign in La Liga, tallying six goals and four assists mostly as an impact substitute with 29 appearances but only eight starts up front. But the 23-year-old has definitely showed enough promise since transferring from Hertha Berlin to believe he can continue growing into his role up front with Atletico next season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal off bench Cunha scored one goal across 80 minutes during a 2-0 win Wednesday at Elche.

Impact Cunha logged his third La Liga goal of 2022. Joao Felix (hamstring) is out indefinitely, so the striker will try recording starts alongside Antoine Griezmann while Angel Correa and Luis Suarez remain unappealing options to Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled

Brazil’s friendly match against rival Argentina scheduled for June in Australia has been canceled

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes four shots in win Cunha took four shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Cunha made his first start in almost four months and looked better than he has in other appearances. If Luis Suarez continues to get left on the bench, we could get a better read on what Cunha can produce over the final games of the season. Up next is a trip to Elche, which have conceded 48 goals in 35 matches.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No honor guard for Real Madrid as Atlético beats champion

Atlético Madrid has defeated newly crowned Spanish league champion Real Madrid 1-0 in the last city derby of the season to move closer to securing a Champions League spot

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Provides assist off bench in win Cunha provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance and made two clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Cunha was brought as part of a triple halftime substitution and made an immediate impact, assisting Yannick Carrasco for the opening goal of the match with just seven minutes into the second half. However, the striker couldn't produce anything noteworthy afterwards. With five goals and four assists over 23 appearances (five starts) in his first La Liga campaign, Cunha will probably remain as an option off the bench for Wednesday's home clash against Granada

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético needs attack to start clicking again against City

Defense alone won’t be enough to keep Atlético Madrid alive in the Champions League this time

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs assist off bench Cunha provided one assist from one chance created and put two shots on target during 18 minutes of Saturday's 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Cunha returned after missing seven matches with a knee injury and looked solid enough with the shot that led to a goal for Joao Felix before setting up Luis Suarez in the final moments of the contest. That being said, it's unlikely he breaks into the lineup against Manchester City given that both Felix and Suarez found the net.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Cunha is fit and in the match day squad to face Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Cunha returns after picking up a knee injury that has kept him out since February. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tite hoping Neymar can forget club worries with Brazil

Brazil coach Tite and his players are doing their best to boost Neymar’s morale after the striker’s recent struggles at Paris Saint-Germain

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to training Cunha (knee) has rejoined training with Atletico Madrid, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of Deportes La Sexta.

Impact Cunha hasn't played since suffering a knee injury in mid-February, but he's making progress with his recovery and will be aiming for a return to the pitch after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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