Benjamin Sesko: Knee Injury Sidelines Man Utd and Slovenia Striker for Approximately a Month

Injury Details

Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko will be sidelined for approximately four weeks as a result of a knee injury he incurred during the match against Tottenham Hotspur prior to the international break.

Sesko, who transferred to Manchester United from RB Leipzig for a fee of £74 million in August, sustained the injury during the 2-2 draw on November 8. He was brought onto the pitch as a substitute in the second half but was unable to complete the match.

Coach’s Comments

Head coach Ruben Amorim expressed uncertainty regarding the severity of Sesko’s injury after the game. However, insiders from the club have suggested that the situation is not as dire as initially feared, indicating that a major injury is unlikely.

Despite this, the 22-year-old attacker will not participate in Slovenia’s World Cup qualifying matches and is anticipated to miss around four weeks. The exact duration of his recovery remains to be confirmed.

Next Steps

Amorim is expected to provide further insights about Sesko’s situation in an upcoming press conference ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League encounter against Everton at Old Trafford on Monday at 20:00 GMT.

This injury timeline could coincide with the departure of other forwards, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo, who will be representing their countries in the Africa Cup of Nations starting December 21 in Morocco.

Upcoming Fixtures

Manchester United is not anticipated to need to release any players on short notice. They have a home fixture scheduled against Bournemouth on December 15.

Since his arrival at United, Sesko has scored two goals in 12 appearances.