Man United Get Job Done in UCL Return, Turn Page to Weekend Clash with Man City
Benjamin Sesko’s return from a shin injury has brought two goals in two matches, giving Manchester United a lift before Sunday’s derby.
- On Thursday, Benjamin Sesko scored during Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win against Sabah, boosting his confidence ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester City.
- Manager Michael Carrick praised the 23-year-old forward's physical threat after his return from a shin injury last month, noting Sesko "definitely offers a different kind of threat" to other squad members.
- After striking in last weekend's 2-2 draw at Everton, Sesko played 63 minutes against Sabah on Thursday, collecting Bryan Mbeumo's pass to score his second goal in five days.
- Competition for a starting spot intensifies for Sunday's match, as Sesko competes with Marcus Rashford, Matheus Cunha, and Mbeumo, which Carrick described as "not an easy decision."
- United's 4-0 victory against the Azerbaijani club, founded nine years ago, provided a strong Champions League start, though tougher tests await before Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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Just over a year since Benjamin Sesko walked in the door at Manchester United and it remains difficult when it comes to judging how good he really is.Recruited after the Red Devils finally lost patience with Rasmus Hojlund following two turbulent years at Old Trafford, the Slovenia international has offered glimpses of his quality so far. In order to truly become a superstar, however, more is required.Sesko has scored in his last two appearances…
Man United's Carrick pleased with Sesko's return to form ahead of City derby
Benjamin Sesko is yet to play a full game for Manchester United since returning from a shin injury last month but the Slovenia forward's form is a boost for manager Michael Carrick ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester City.
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