Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has called on manager Michael Carrick to rethink his use of Matheus Cunha as the team's central striker following United's 2-2 draw with Everton. Cunha has started every Premier League match this season but has yet to score, leading to his substitution by Benjamin Sesko after 70 minutes in the match against Everton. Sesko scored United's second goal in the draw but had been sidelined during pre-season due to a shin injury. Since Carrick took charge in January, Sesko has shown a strong goal-scoring form. Rooney believes that Cunha, a Brazilian international, is not ideally suited for the traditional number nine role, which typically involves being the main target in front of goal. Instead, he argues that Cunha is more effective when playing off the flanks, using his movement and creativity. During the match against Everton, Rooney noticed moments where Cunha was positioned deeper than usual, which he felt did not work well without proper support from his teammates. He suggested that Cunha would be more impactful on the left flank, allowing Marcus Rashford to operate as the central striker. Andy Cole, another former Manchester United striker, agreed with Rooney’s assessment but also offered support for Cunha. Cole noted that the Brazilian is more of a "free spirit" and thrives when operating in wide areas rather than in a traditional striker role. He acknowledged that Cunha needs to be more consistent in his approach and hopes the player can return to the form he showed last season. Cole also mentioned that Cunha might still be finding his fitness levels after participating in the World Cup. Both Rooney and Cole emphasized that the key to unlocking Cunha's potential lies in adapting his role to better fit his natural strengths. They believe that with the right tactical setup and support, Cunha can still make a significant contribution to Manchester United's attacking efforts.