Lineker questions Carrick's decisions on Sesko amid Derby loss

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Lineker questions Carrick's decisions on Sesko amid Derby loss
Summary

Gary Lineker criticized Manchester United manager Michael Carrick for not starting forward Benjamin Sesko in the recent Manchester derby, which marked the fourth straight game Sesko began on the bench. Despite scoring a crucial header against Everton and contributing in the Champions League, Sesko was brought on late in the match against 10-man Manchester City, when United was already trailing. Lineker highlighted United's lack of attacking threat and the confusion over Sesko's limited playing time, a sentiment echoed by Alan Shearer, who suggested he should have entered the game earlier.

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  • Manchester United lost to Manchester City in the latest derby.
  • Gary Lineker questioned the lack of starting opportunities for Benjamin Sesko.
  • Sesko has not played more than 30 minutes in any Premier League game this season.
  • Alan Shearer agrees Sesko should have been introduced earlier in the match.
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  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports‘You wonder why…’: Lineker reacts to ‘odd’ Carrick decisions this season that could be costing Man Utd
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Gary Lineker has questioned why Benjamin Sesko is not being granted Premier League starts for Manchester United so far this season.Sunday’s Manchester derby marked the fourth successive game that th...

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