Dimitar Berbatov has praised Benjamin Sesko's recent form at Manchester United, noting that the forward's confidence is growing with each goal. The Bulgarian believes Sesko's presence off the bench now brings a genuine threat and fear factor to opponents.
Sesko joined United from RB Leipzig for £74million in the summer but endured a slow start. Since the turn of the year, however, he has scored eight goals in his last 11 appearances, taking his season tally to 10 and making him the club's joint-top scorer alongside Bryan Mbeumo.
Speaking on the Inside Carrington podcast, Berbatov said: "He has all the qualities right now, everything in this moment is working well with him. I hope it continues in this way. I think, right now, things are getting good for him and things are working out slowly for him. But I prefer it like this." He added that seeing Sesko come off the bench "brings that threat and that fear factor in the opposition and it brings the goals."
Sesko has scored winning goals as a substitute against Fulham, Everton and Crystal Palace, and also netted a stoppage-time equaliser at West Ham. More recently, he came off the bench to help United see off Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Under Michael Carrick, United have climbed the table and appear set to return to the Champions League after two years away. Carrick said Sesko "has had a good feeling, building that belief and confidence" as he continues to make an impact both as a starter and from the bench.
