Manchester United have been handed a significant and positive update regarding the fitness of striker Benjamin Sesko, who was forced off with a knee injury in the club's last Premier League outing.
What Happened to Sesko?
The Slovenian international sustained the problem after coming on as a 59th-minute substitute in United's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on November 8. He was unable to complete the match, leading to immediate concerns about the severity of the issue.
Positive Prognosis for United's Striker
Initial fears of a long-term absence have now been allayed. According to a fresh report from Sky Sports, the injury is not as serious as first suspected. The update suggests Sesko is expected to be sidelined for "at most" one month from the date of the incident.
This revised timeline means the forward, who missed Slovenia's international fixtures, will also be absent for United's Monday Night Football clash against Everton on November 24.
Targeted Return and Fixture Impact
If his recovery progresses as now hoped, Benjamin Sesko could be back in action for the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 8.
This projected month-long absence would see him miss the following key fixtures:
- Everton (November 24)
- Crystal Palace
- West Ham United
Should there be any setbacks, his return could be pushed back further, potentially risking his availability for the home game against Bournemouth on December 15.
United manager Ruben Amorim expressed immediate caution after the Tottenham match, stating, "We have to check, he had something in his knee. We have to see... Because it’s the knee we never know [how serious the injury is]. We need Ben to be a better team."
In Sesko's absence, United will rely on forward options including Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo, and Joshua Zirkzee for the imminent fixture against Everton. The news provides a boost for a United side currently sitting seventh in the table, just one point from the Champions League places.
