Man United injury news: Red Devils handed another fitness concern as Matheus Cunha offers fresh update

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has pulled out of Portugal's squad due to injury.

The 26-year-old started and played the entire 90 minutes for the Red Devils on Saturday afternoon, when they secured a 3-2 win over Burnley.

Jubilant scenes were sparked at the Theatre of Dreams by the beating of the newly-promoted Clarets, with Bruno Fernandes netting an added-time penalty.

Dalot has started two of his side's three Premier League matches this term, while also featuring in the EFL Cup embarrassment at Grimsby Town.

Since making the move for Porto in the Primeira Liga during 2018, Dalot has featured on 214 occasions for Man United, scoring nine goals.

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Man United suffer Dalot injury blow

During the first international break of the 2025-26 campaign, Manchester United have suffered an injury blow which threatens to weaken their backline.

On Thursday morning, the Portuguese Football Federation released an update on Roberto Martinez's squad ahead of two matches this month.

Man United defender Dalot was "released by the FPF Health and Performance Division, after complaints of muscle discomfort".

It is currently unclear how long the right-back will be sidelined for, or whether he will miss any of the Red Devils' upcoming fixtures.

Cristiano Ronaldo and company are preparing to face Armenia and Hungary in World Cup qualifying over the next few days.

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Man United enter key period

Manchester United can hardly afford to be losing key player as they enter a critical spell of fixtures following the international break.

The Red Devils make the trip across the city to the Etihad on September 14 when the first Manchester derby of the term will take place versus Manchester City.

Just six days later, Ruben Amorim's troops return to their own patch to host Club World cup winners Chelsea at Old Trafford.