'It Doesn't Look Good' for Benjamin Sesko Injury, with Manchester United Star Sidelined with 'Chronic' Problem: Report
Manchester United said Sesko will undergo tests this week and spend three weeks in rehab as he targets a return for Tottenham.
- Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko withdrew from the Slovenia squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures on Monday and will undergo medical tests this week to determine his recovery plan.
- Following 65 minutes of play in the EFL Cup defeat to Brighton, Sesko re-aggravated a shin injury that caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham, where manager Michael Carrick confirmed the setback.
- The 23-year-old has 45 caps and 16 goals for Slovenia, though he has struggled for fitness early in the 2026-27 campaign after appearing in four consecutive matches, including a Champions League start against Sabah.
- Sesko will spend three weeks rehabbing at United's Carrington training ground, targeting the October 10 visit of Tottenham to Old Trafford, where manager Carrick and Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi both face pressure.
- Coach Boatjan Cesar's Slovenia side faces a demanding UEFA Nations League schedule in the coming weeks, including two games against Scotland and further fixtures against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
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Man United star withdraws from international duty in a major blow to Carrick
Manchester United’s difficult start to the season has been followed by another setback, with Benjamin Sesko withdrawing from Slovenia duty because of a recurring shin problem. The 23-year-old missed Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Fulham after aggravating the issue during last week’s Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred […]
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko withdraws from Slovenia squad ahead of
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s squad due to a shin problem sustained in the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton last week, and will now miss two Nations League matches against Scotland, North Macedonia and Switzerland.
The Slovenian national football team gathered in Brdo pri Kranju ahead of the start of the new edition of the League of Nations. Boštjan Cesar's team has four matches to play in just 11 days, and they will embark on a demanding international cycle without their main attacking weapon, Benjamin Šešek. The Slovenian camp admits that it is a big blow, but the goal remains the same - to attack for victory in every match.
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