Benjamin Sesko has stayed back in Manchester as Manchester United face Rosenborg in a pre-season friendly on Friday, July 24. The striker is recovering from a minor shin injury aggravated against Liverpool last season. United's medical staff have recommended a conservative rehabilitation program to ensure full recovery without risking a relapse ahead of the competitive season.
Cautionary Approach to Pre-Season
Because the match takes place early in the pre-season schedule, the club management has opted to leave several key first-team players out of the travelling squad. The managerial staff are unwilling to risk one of their prime attacking assets in a non-competitive friendly, as pushing a player with a minor issue could result in a more severe injury that jeopardises his availability for the Premier League opener away to Hull City.
Individual Training Program
Rather than making the trip to Lerkendal Stadium, Sesko is remaining at Carrington to participate in a tailored fitness program. His schedule focuses on progressive conditioning, gym work, and controlled ball work under the direct supervision of the club's physio. The medical department anticipates that Sesko will rejoin full group training within the coming weeks once his shin issue fully clears up. If his rehabilitation continues as planned, he is expected to feature in the later pre-season friendlies scheduled in early August.
United's Pre-Season Schedule
Michael Carrick's side have already played one pre-season game, losing 1-0 to Wrexham. Next up is Rosenborg, followed by Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden. They wrap up with a tie against Leeds United in Dublin and AC Milan in Poland.
