Manchester United considers blocking Sesko from international duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Manchester United is deliberating whether to allow Benjamin Sesko to join the Slovenia national team for upcoming international fixtures. The 23-year-old is undergoing assessment by the club's medical team after missing a recent match due to injury. He has not played for Slovenia in 11 months, raising concerns amid reported tension between the club and national team over his fitness. United's coach Michael Carrick has utilized Matheus Cunha in the center-forward position, leading to Sesko's lack of starting opportunities in the league. The club may opt to keep him at Carrington to ensure his full recovery ahead of a busy schedule in October.
- •Sesko being assessed by Manchester United's medical team.
- •He has not featured for Slovenia in 11 months.
- •Carrick has favored Matheus Cunha in the No.9 role.
- •United is facing a busy fixture schedule after the international break.
- •Decision on Sesko's availability for international duty pending.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Being assessed this morning’: Man Utd currently contemplating whether to block player from going on international duty
"Manchester United are currently considering whether or not to allow Benjamin Sesko to depart for international duty.According to Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall, the forward is ‘b...
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