Benjamin Sesko, Man United’s 23-year-old striker, has officially pulled out of Slovenia’s squad for the upcoming international break. It’s a rough hit for the club, piling onto an injury list that just keeps getting longer.
Shin Issues Sideline Sesko
Sesko’s withdrawal comes after he picked up a shin problem during the Carabao Cup defeat against Brighton last week. That injury already kept him out of Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Fulham. Now, he won’t be featuring in any of Slovenia’s three Nations League matches: two against Scotland, plus other games against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
Man United’s statement confirms the bad news: “Benjamin will undergo tests this week before defining his individual recovery plan.” You just know they’re desperate for those tests to come back with some good news, or at least a clear path forward.
The Injury List Keeps Growing
Sesko isn’t alone in this international break casualty ward. He’s actually the fourth United player confirmed to withdraw from national duty on Monday alone. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow also pulled out of the Wales camp, even though he was on the bench for that Fulham game. Darlow’s exit adds to a tough break for Craig Bellamy’s Wales squad, who also lost Leeds star Harry Wilson to a quad injury and Wrexham striker Nathan Broadhead.
This latest wave joins Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo, who were already among a five-man group to withdraw from England’s squad earlier in the break. Michael Carrick confirmed Rashford had an “issue” at Craven Cottage, struggling with his hip, an old problem from the summer. Midfielder Mainoo also got subbed late in the Fulham draw, after not playing a single minute at this summer’s World Cup under Tuchel.
With the international break stretching out for three weeks, Man United faces a critical period of recovery and assessment. Getting these guys back on the pitch healthy is going to be the absolute top priority. You gotta hope they use this time wisely!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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