Cunha (hamstring) played only the second half in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, recording four shots and three crosses. Coach Vitor Pereira stated in the post-game conference that Cunha should be fit to start against Chelsea on Monday. "I'm not a doctor, so I must respect the directions of the medical department, and they said to me it's not possible for him [to play 90] because he stopped with the injury. 45 minutes today, next game, I think he will be fit to start."