Gary Neville has voiced concerns over slow integration of Benjamin Sesko at Manchester United. He questioned the team’s odd substitution choices following the Fulham draw.
Neville questions Amorim’s decision to bench Sesko
Benjamin Sesko is yet to make a mark for Manchester United this season. He was signed for a deal around £74m including add-ons. The Slovenian striker has only clocked 62 minutes across two PL games.
The former RB Leipzig star sits on the bench while Man Utd looks for attacking rhythm. Sesko came on for Casemiro in the 53rd minute at Fulham in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. He did not threaten the goal and did not show a notable impact.
Ex-United star Gary Neville has indicated that someone of Sesko’s talent should not be left sitting on the bench. He thinks Sesko has a long way to go, before he will shine in the PL.
Strange moves leave doubts
Neville also raised eyebrows at the substitution choices by United head coach Ruben Amorim. While the Red Devils started brightly, defensive lapses allowed Fulham back into the game. Emile Smith Rowe scored after a lapse in marking.
Utd replacing Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw with like-for-like defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven. That seemed puzzling to the former United captain. Neville said United looked weaker after their changes while Fulham looked stronger in comparison.
Amorim’s side are still scratching their heads trying to get their first win of the campaign. Now, all focus switches to a League Cup tie against Grimsby before returning to face Burnley. Fans will hope Sesko gets more minutes and that the tactical decisions start to make sense.
Author’s Opinion
Sesko has the tools to succeed, but United need to find the right balance in using him. Amorim’s choices risk slowing both the player’s growth and the team’s momentum.