EPL: Man Utd Suffer Major Injury Setback Ahead of Chelsea Clash
- Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will be sidelined until the new year with a recurring shin injury, The Athletic reported; Sesko has not featured since the derby defeat to Manchester City in September.
- The injury first developed last season when the 23-year-old played through discomfort; United opted for conservative management, resting the £74million striker rather than pursuing surgery to address the persistent problem.
- Discussing the injury, Stephen Smith, CEO and founder of Kitman Labs, said recurring shin problems require caution; Smith suggested surgery remains a last resort when conservative approaches fail to resolve structural bone issues.
- Facing an eight-match winless run, United now lack a recognized striker for two months, compounding pressure on manager Michael Carrick; the Red Devils visit Chelsea this weekend seeking a turnaround.
- Extended rest aims to allow Sesko full recovery and pain-free return in the new year; United previously trialled Bruno Fernandes as a false nine and Matheus Cunha to lead the line during his absence.
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The Independent (US)Sesko out until new year as Carrick confirms fresh Man Utd injury blow
Sesko missed the entirety of pre-season with a similar issue
Manchester United, who have only won one game in the Premier League this season, are still waiting for Benjamin Sesko's return to the pitch.
While the cold war between Carrick and Bruno Fernandes is winding down, Manchester United will have to lose Sesko for a long time, at least until January 2027.
EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury setback ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United will be without striker Benjamin Sesko until the New Year. Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury. The 23-year-old has not played for the Red Devils since their defeat by Brighton in the Carabao Cup on September 16. The Slovenian was substituted during that game in […] EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury setback ahead of Chelsea clash
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