Manchester United fears long absence for Benjamin Sesko due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:50 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Manchester United is concerned that striker Benjamin Sesko could be out for up to four months. Sesko has not played since mid-September due to a shin injury that followed him into this season. Manager Michael Carrick has been reliant on Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha in his absence. Ongoing checks at Carrington are evaluating the extent of Sesko's injury, which forced him off during a match against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup.
- •Benjamin Sesko has been sidelined since mid-September.
- •Manchester United fears a potential four-month recovery.
- •Michael Carrick is relying on alternative forwards.
- •Sesko was injured during the Carabao Cup match against Brighton.
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Man United fear worst-case scenario as Sesko faces a significant spell on the sidelines
"Benjamin Sesko’s absence has forced Michael Carrick to rely on the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha to lead the line.The Manchester United head coach has been without his first-choice striker...
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