Benjamin Sesko returns to fitness for Manchester United before city derby

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Benjamin Sesko returns to fitness for Manchester United before city derby
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Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko is available for selection in today's Manchester derby against City. The Slovenian international recently completed a return to match fitness following a three-and-a-half-month absence caused by a shin injury. Sesko suffered the initial injury on 3 May after a collision with Ibrahima Konate during a match against Liverpool. The striker utilized an extended rest period to recover fully and adjust his physical conditioning, eventually making his return as a substitute against Hull on 22 August. He has since regained form, scoring against Everton last weekend and finding the net again in Thursday's Champions League victory over Sabah FK. His recent output of 12 goals in his last 19 matches positions him as a candidate to start in the upcoming fixture under manager Michael Carrick.

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  • Benjamin Sesko recovered from a shin injury sustained against Liverpool on 3 May.
  • The striker made his return to action on 22 August against Hull.
  • Sesko has scored 12 goals in his last 19 appearances for Manchester United.
  • The player used his extended injury recovery time to focus on physical conditioning.
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  • 7:06 AMYahoo SportsMan Utd striker Sesko fit and ready for derby day
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Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko says a patient response to the shin injury he suffered last season has paid off ahead of today's Manchester derby against rivals City. When Sesko came on as a second half substitute at Hull on 22 August, he was ending a three-and-a-half-month absence from Michael Carrick's side. The Slovenian forward got injured against Liverpool on 3 May when he was shoved off the Old Trafford pitch by Ibrahima Konate.

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