Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has delivered a concerning update on Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced off with a knee injury during Saturday's dramatic 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Injury Strikes During North London Clash
The Red Devils' summer signing lasted less than thirty minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before being withdrawn with what appeared to be a knee problem. The Slovenian international now faces immediate medical assessment to determine the severity of the issue.
Amorim confirmed the worrying development in his post-match press conference, stating: "We have to check, he had something in his knee. We have to see." The United boss added particular concern about the location of the injury, noting: "Because it's the knee we never know how serious the injury is. We need Ben to be a better team."
Double Injury Blow for United
Sesko wasn't the only casualty during the bruising encounter in North London. Defender Harry Maguire also had to be substituted due to injury, compounding what turned out to be a physically costly afternoon for the visitors.
The match itself delivered plenty of drama, with Bryan Mbeumo giving United an early lead before Mathys Tel and Richarlison turned the game in Spurs' favour. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt headed home a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a point for Amorim's side in the dying moments.
Long-term Plans Disrupted
The timing of Sesko's injury proves particularly frustrating for United, coming just as Amorim had publicly backed the 22-year-old as the club's striker for the foreseeable future. The former RB Leipzig forward joined United for a significant fee during the summer transfer window and has scored two goals since his arrival.
Amorim had recently spoken about understanding the pressures facing the young striker, remarking: "He's going to struggle. That is normal. He has no experience here, and then the first impact when everyone says that you are so good, you are the next big thing."
The United manager had emphasised his long-term commitment to developing Sesko, stating: "He's going to be our striker for the long term. But he's going to have these struggles and these bumps during the ride, and that is a normal thing in football."
This injury setback represents exactly the kind of "bump" Amorim referenced, though the severity won't be known until medical assessments are completed. The potential absence of both Sesko and Maguire presents immediate selection headaches for United as they prepare for their next Premier League fixture.
