Sesko sidelined with shin injury amid criticism from United legends

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:23 · Archive

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko missed the match at Fulham with a shin injury and has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad.

Benjamin Sesko did not feature in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday due to a shin injury and has withdrawn from the Slovenia international squad for the break. The injury has drawn criticism from Manchester United legends including Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, who have questioned the seriousness of the issue.

How it is being reported

• Wayne Rooney hits out at Benjamin Sesko for wearing 'little stupid shinpads' as Man United legend questions striker's shin injury in brutal takedown£72million striker Benjamin Sesko has been under fire from United's all time top goal scorer, Wayne Rooney, for sitting out the club's 1-1 draw away at Fulham with a shin injury.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 17:36
• Wayne Rooney slams Benjamin Sesko for missing Man Utd clash with shin injuryBenjamin Sesko sat out of Manchester United's draw at Fulham, which has copped criticism from Wayne Rooney as the striker continues to deal with a shin injuryMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 07:20
• Benjamin Sesko row erupts as Premier League star hits out at Man Utd legendsBenjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad for the international break with a shin injury, with Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt questioning the seriousness of the issueMirror Sport · 23 Sept, 16:27
• Benjamin Sesko injury mocked as Michael Carrick accused of 'killing' Man Utd teammateMichael Carrick is being accused of ‘killing’ a Manchester United player, with Benjamin Sesko also the subject of mocking now for having sustained a shin injuryMirror Sport · 23 Sept, 08:34
• Man United striker Benjamin Sesko sends message to fans after latest injury setbackSesko did not feature in pre-season and failed to make the squad for Manchester United’s draw with Fulham on SundayIndependent Sport · 22 Sept, 13:23
• Benjamin Sesko makes statement after Man United injury as striker apologises to fansBenjamin Sesko has issued an apology after the Manchester United striker withdrew from the Slovenia squad due to injuryMirror Sport · 22 Sept, 12:08
• Man Utd striker Benjamin Sesko set to undergo MRI for possible ‘chronic’ injury issueBenjamin Sesko missed Manchester United’s Premier League draw with Fulham on Sunday and there appears to be fear that his injury could see him miss a chunk of the seasonMirror Sport · 21 Sept, 15:11

In this story: Benjamin Sesko · Manchester United · Wayne Rooney · Paul Scholes · Nicky Butt · Fulham · Slovenia

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