Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has launched a stunning attack on Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko, insisting the Slovenian is not fit to wear the shirt, despite the striker scoring twice in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Burnley.
A Night of Contrasts at Turf Moor
The match at Turf Moor, overseen by interim boss Darren Fletcher, was a rollercoaster for the Red Devils. They fell behind to an Ayden Heaven own goal before Sesko announced his return to form. The 22-year-old striker levelled in the second half, expertly latching onto a Bruno Fernandes through ball, before putting United ahead with a clinical finish from Patrick Dorgu's delivery.
Those strikes ended a significant drought for Sesko, marking his first goals since a victory over Sunderland on October 4. He had been sidelined for four matches with a knee injury and had failed to score in the five games following his return. He was even denied a maiden hat-trick by a save from former United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Pundits Divided on Sesko's Performance
In the Sky Sports studio post-match, analysis of Sesko's display was sharply divided. Fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp offered praise, while Gary Neville celebrated the striker's second goal, declaring it "Bingo time for Benjamin Sesko."
Sherwood, however, was utterly unconvinced. He revealed he had called for Sesko to be substituted at half-time and stood by that harsh judgement even after the two-goal haul. "I had him off the pitch at half time, never wear a Man United shirt again," Sherwood stated bluntly. "I stand by what I say, he's not good enough to play for Man United."
He did concede that the goals could provide a confidence boost, but tempered that by noting the quality of the opposition: "He's turned up for one game against Burnley who are going to get relegated."
What This Means for United and Sesko
The result itself was a disappointment for Manchester United, who failed to beat a Burnley side sitting 19th in the Premier League table. For Sesko, the debate now centres on whether this brace can be a genuine turning point or merely a flash in the pan against struggling opposition.
Sherwood's scathing comments have undoubtedly intensified the spotlight on the young forward. The challenge for Sesko is to use this criticism as fuel and prove his doubters wrong with consistent performances in the crucial fixtures ahead for Darren Fletcher's side.
