Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko feels improved ahead of city derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko enters Sunday’s match against Manchester City at Old Trafford after recovering from a late-season injury that sidelined him last year. The 23-year-old forward recently scored in the club's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah, his first appearance in the competition with the team. Sesko spent the summer adjusting his physical conditioning after noting that excessive muscle mass previously limited his movement on the pitch. He has recorded two goals in four appearances this season, though he maintains that he is not setting specific statistical targets for his output. Manchester United opted not to sign an established striker this summer, placing the primary responsibility for the position on the Slovenian international. He expressed satisfaction with his adaptation to the club following his earlier decision to prioritize development in Austria before joining the English side.
- •Benjamin Sesko missed the end of last season due to injury after scoring 12 goals.
- •The striker scored in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League victory against Sabah.
- •Sesko recorded two goals in four appearances across all competitions this season.
- •Manchester United plays Manchester City in a derby match at Old Trafford this Sunday.
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"1Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko missed the final weeks of last season after picking up an injury during the 3-2 win over Liverpool. By then, the Slovenian had all but confirmed the Red Devil...
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