Man Utd faces lengthy absence of striker Benjamin Sesko

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

Manchester United fear striker Benjamin Sesko will be sidelined for up to four months with a shin injury.

Manchester United fear Benjamin Sesko will be sidelined until as late as February after suffering a shin injury. The 23-year-old Slovenian has not featured since the derby defeat to Manchester City in mid-September and did not start a Premier League game this season. He picked up his latest injury last month, separate from an issue that ended his 2024-25 campaign early.

According to the Sun, extensive tests at Carrington suggest Sesko could be ruled out for up to four months. The Mirror Sport reports that if this timeline proves accurate, he would miss a considerable number of fixtures. Sesko scored 12 goals last season after joining from RB Leipzig and had been competing with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for the starting striker role.

Manager Michael Carrick indicated he would provide a clearer update on Sesko's status by the end of the week. Mirror Sport reports that United may need to explore the January transfer window to sign a replacement forward, having not recruited a new striker last summer. Carrick previously said: 'We're hoping really soon that we'll have a clear picture... by the end of the week, we'll have something a little bit clearer.'

How it is being reported

• Man Utd transfer plans being put in place as injury timeline emerges for Benjamin SeskoAs Manchester United's struggles continue to pile-up, a huge issue, which may require a transfer, is beginning to get worseMirror Sport · 21 Oct, 15:33
• Man Utd fear £74m star is ruled out for rest of the year – what are their options?Sesko’s injury hell looks set to continue (Picture: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United face being without Benjamin Sesko for the rest of the year. Sesko has not started a Premier League game this season and has not featured in any capacity since the derby defeat to Manchester…Metro · 21 Oct, 14:35

In this story: Benjamin Sesko · Manchester United · Michael Carrick · Manchester City · RB Leipzig · Slovenia

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