Sesko facing months out with shin injury reaggravation

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

Benjamin Sesko will miss at least two months with a reaggravated shin injury.

Benjamin Sesko will be out of action until at least January as Manchester United deals with a significant injury to the Slovenian striker. He reaggravated a shin injury that had previously sidelined him for the remainder of the 2025/26 season and the club's entire pre-season campaign.

Sesko returned to play in late August, starting matches against Sabah and Brighton, but the shin problem recurred. The Evening Standard understands that medical tests have not produced positive results. Manchester United has ruled out surgery for now, hoping an extended break will allow him to recover fully.

The 23-year-old joined Manchester United from RB Leipzig in summer 2025 and has struggled with injuries since his arrival. He scored six goals in January and February this year and finished the 2025/26 campaign as joint top scorer with 11 goals. This season he has managed only two goals in six appearances, with just two starts. In his absence, Matheus Cunha has been leading the line for United, with Bruno Fernandes also tried as a false nine.

How it is being reported

• Sesko ruled out until January with shin injuryManchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.BBC News · 28 Oct, 19:57
• Man Utd hit with major injury blow as Benjamin Sesko faces months outManchester United have been hampered by injury problems this season with Michael Carrick handed another Benjamin Sesko blowMirror Sport · 28 Oct, 19:17
• Manchester United crisis deepens with £74m star ruled out for two monthsManchester United striker Benjamin Sesko (Picture: Getty) Manchester United expect Benjamin Sesko to be out for at least two more months as he recovers from his shin injury. Sesko, a £74m signing from RB Leipzig in 2025, has not started a Premier League game this season and has not featured in any…Metro · 28 Oct, 19:14
• Benjamin Sesko facing months out as Manchester United injury misery compoundsSlovenian striker may not play again in 2026Evening Standard · 28 Oct, 19:10

In this story: Benjamin Sesko · Manchester United · RB Leipzig · Ibrahima Konate · Matheus Cunha · Bruno Fernandes · Michael Carrick · Old Trafford

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