Manchester United are currently considering whether or not to allow Benjamin Sesko to depart for international duty.
According to Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall, the forward is ‘being assessed by United’s medical team this morning’.
Benjamin Sesko: The state of play amid injury concerns
Marshall adds that there is ‘tension’ between the Red Devils and Slovenia over Sesko’s fitness, and he has not featured for his national team in 11 months.
Benjamin Sesko being assessed by United's medical team this morning ahead of a decision on whether he goes away with Slovenia.
Been tension between the two camps over Sesko's fitness and the 23-year-old hasn't played for his country for 11 months #mufchttps://t.co/YWpK026fyg
— Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) September 21, 2026
The 23-year-old missed out in Sunday’s away clash at Craven Cottage, with Michael Carrick explaining pre-match that he had ‘pulled up with a bit of pain’ following the midweek defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Michael Carrick explains why Benjamin Sesko isn't in the Manchester United squad to face Fulham and gives an update on Carlos Baleba 🔊 pic.twitter.com/xqiaqCmd0h
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 20, 2026
Sesko is United’s only out-and-out centre-forward in the squad, but that hasn’t led to him holding a starting spot.
Instead, Carrick has utilised Matheus Cunha, who scored his first Premier League goal to rescue a late point yesterday, in the No.9 position for the opening matches of the term.
As a result, Sesko has yet to start in the league, and will now be waiting another three weeks before he has the chance to.
United would be wise to keep hold of Sesko
From United’s perspective, you can understand why they’d be reluctant to block the youngster from playing over the break.
Keeping him at Carrington and ensuring he reaches full fitness bodes much better for the club, especially given fixtures will be coming thick and fast when the break concludes in October.
| Appearances | Starts | Goals | Minutes played |
| 19 | 8 | 9 | 801 |
Sesko’s record across all competitions under Carrick
Elsewhere, however, the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez – amongst others – will all be in action over the coming weeks with their respective countries.
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