Manchester United Striker Benjamin Sesko Out Until January With Shin Injury
· Sports · BBC Sport
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to remain sidelined until at least January due to a persistent shin injury. The 23-year-old has not played since the club's Carabao Cup defeat against Brighton on 16 September. Medical assessments confirmed the issue is an impact injury rather than shin splints, a condition that previously caused him to miss the final three matches of the last Premier League season. Sesko, who joined the club in August 2025 for £73.7m, has scored two goals this term but will now miss critical fixtures against Liverpool and Arsenal. The team's ongoing struggles have left them in 16th place, with manager Michael Carrick facing mounting pressure amid the club's winless streak across all competitions since 10 September.
Why it matters
Sesko's extended absence leaves Manchester United without an orthodox number nine, further complicating manager Michael Carrick's efforts to reverse the team's poor form during a crucial stretch of the season.
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