Benjamin Sesko has insisted that "great things are coming" for Manchester United, despite the club's winless start to 2026 continuing with a 2-2 draw away at Burnley.
Interim Boss Fletcher Watches On
The stalemate at Turf Moor on Wednesday was the first match under interim coach Darren Fletcher, who took charge following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager's 14-month reign was ended after a 1-1 draw with rivals Leeds United on Sunday, which itself followed a disappointing home draw against bottom-placed Wolves to close out 2025.
Fletcher will remain in caretaker charge for this Sunday's FA Cup tie against Brighton as the club holds talks with leading candidates Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about taking the role for the remainder of the season.
Sesko Shines in Turf Moor Brace
Amid the ongoing uncertainty, a major positive for the Red Devils was the performance of summer signing Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker netted a superb brace, showcasing the talent that prompted his big-money move from RB Leipzig.
"It feels great because we created great chances, especially with those two goals," Sesko said after the match, having doubled his goal tally for the club. "Great movements, great ball. With this kind of situation, we are showing what team we are, what we are capable of."
Resilience But Need for Wins
Despite the positive individual display, Sesko echoed the collective frustration at dropping more points. United remain seventh in the Premier League but are within touching distance of the Champions League places.
"It feels obviously disappointing because I think we were fighting, we were giving our best," he told MUTV. "We're creating good chances. Unfortunately, we received two goals. We still get a draw, which is important, but now it’s just up to us to try to focus on the details and try to win the next game."
The striker, however, strongly believes in the group's character. When asked if the team showed resilience and togetherness, he replied: "Definitely. I think in general we’re a really great group. We’re doing everything to try prove ourselves every single time. We just have to keep going, keep pushing, because I think we’re great and, yeah, I believe that great things are coming."
