Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko bagged his second goal in as many matches for the Reds in the 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League
Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Sunderland before making an admission on his talents
Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Sunderland before making an admission on his talents
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How often have we seen striker's come to Manchester United with plenty of fanfare and then fail to live up to the hype?
If you are asking in recent times, too often to count. Each new addition has been brought in with the promise of being able to change United's fortunes around.
Memphis Depay, Alexis Sanchez, Rasmus Hojlund were all signed to be the new main man at Old Trafford and have failed to live up to the hype. Benjamin Sesko received the same adulation when he signed for United and there was fears that the Slovenian was going to struggle with the weight of expectation.
In his opening five Premier League matches he drew blanks. And while some questioned whether he was receiving adequate support from his teammates, there was a fear that Sesko was going to follow the same path as those who came before him.
However, his first goal for the club at Brentford has swiftly been followed by his second against Sunderland. Now, there is a feeling of momentum behind the centre-forward and genuine hope that he can deliver where so few have.
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And yet, Sesko's admission following the victory over the Black Cats should leave the supporters excited to see what he can do moving forward. "No, not yet," he responded to MUTV when asked if we were starting to see the best of him at United.
"There is loads [still] to come, definitely. I’m still getting used to it more and more, to read the players, to connect with them even more.
"I believe I can be even better and I will try to show it." This admission should excite fans as few can argue that Sesko, when given the opportunity, hasn't looked like an improvement on last season's options at centre-forward.
If there is more to come from Sesko, United fans have every right to feel optimistic. A more consistent goal threat will be just the tonic for Ruben Amorim as he looks to change the Reds' fortunes.
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