Wolves have been handed a significant injury boost as Matheus Cunha has reported back to training with the team following his recovery from a hamstring injury.
It’s a good day to be associated with Wolves as Matheus Cunha has returned to training with the squad.
The Brazilian has been out of action since the Old Gold’s loss to Brentford at the start of February, missing almost a month of fixtures due to a hamstring injury.
Gary O’Neil will be delighted that the forward will soon be back in contention and match fit, with his form before his absence showcasing just how much he has improved under the manager’s guidance.
Matheus Cunha returns to Wolves training
Wolves’ media team made a lot of people happy today after posting a photo of Cunha returning to training on grass after his lengthy absence.
An encouraging aspect of the 24-year-old’s return is that he was also spotted amongst the first-team group, suggesting that the striker has not only returned to training on grass but has also been re-integrated into the squad.
The news comes at a perfect time in the build-up to the Old Gold’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Coventry City on Saturday, with no update as of yet as to whether Cunha will be fit enough to make the squad.
It’s been five games since the in-form Brazilian was named in O’Neil’s XI due to his hamstring injury, with his pending return set to be a huge boost for the Midlands club and their European hopes.
Matheus Cunha has thrived this season under Gary O’Neil
In the summer, it was looking as though Wolves had been scammed out of £45m for Cunha, who made his loan move from Atletico Madrid permanent due to the club’s obligation to buy the forward.
The Brazil international managed to score two goals in the 2022/23 Premier League for Julen Lopetegui’s side, building a reputation for his inability to convert the chances he impressively created.
Fast-forward to now and the £45m price tag is looking to be a bargain, with Cunha standing as Wolves’ joint-top scorer this campaign with 11 goals in all competitions, seeing his career in England come to life under O’Neil.
In the five league games prior to his injury, the former Atletico Madrid gem contributed to eight goals, scoring five and assisting three, seeing his injury come at the worst time for both club and player.
Dubbed as “crucial” by Alan Shearer, the return of Cunha will be a significant boost for Wolves’ hopes of securing European football next season, particularly if he can pick up where he left off in front of goal.