Man United Striker Sesko Set for Tests After Withdrawing From Slovenia Squad
Manchester United said Sesko will undergo tests this week and spend three weeks in rehab as he targets a return for Tottenham.
- Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko withdrew from the Slovenia squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures after re-aggravating a shin injury, and will undergo medical tests this week to determine his recovery plan.
- Following 65 minutes of play in the EFL Cup defeat to Brighton, Sesko suffered the shin injury setback that forced him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham, where manager Michael Carrick confirmed the pain.
- The 23-year-old has 45 caps and 16 goals for Slovenia but has struggled for fitness early in the 2026-27 campaign after appearing in four consecutive matches, including a start against Sabah in the Champions League.
- Sesko will spend three weeks rehabbing at United's Carrington training ground, targeting October 10's visit of Tottenham to Old Trafford, where manager Michael Carrick and Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi face substantial pressure.
- Coach Boatjan Cesar's Slovenia side faces a challenging stretch of UEFA Nations League matches in the coming weeks, including two games against Scotland and further fixtures against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
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Man Utd striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad due to a persistent injury. Sesko missed pre-season with a shin injury and was again absent against Fulham yesterday, having played every game of the season up until then.
Benjamin Sesko Injury Update: Manchester United Forward Withdraws From Slovenia’s Nations League Squad Due To Shin Problem
Benjamin Sesko Injury Update: Manchester United forward withdraws from Slovenia’s Nations League squad after a recurring shin problem. The 23-year-old striker faces further medical assessment, raising concerns ahead of United’s crucial fixtures following the international break.
At the first national team meeting of the season in Brdo pri Kranju, Andraž Šporar and Danijel Šturm spoke about the pulse of the Slovenian national team. Both will be among the main assets of the weakened national team attack, in which Boštjan Cesar will once again be missing the injured Benjamin Šešek.
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