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All you need to know about why Benjamin Sesko is missing Manchester United's pre-season clash with Rosenborg
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Benjamin Sesko has stayed back in Manchester(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Why Benjamin Sesko isn't playing for Manchester United vs Rosenborg:
Recovery from a recent injury: The primary reason Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is unavailable for selection is his ongoing recovery from a minor shin injury that was aggravated against Liverpool last season. The United medical staff have recommended a conservative rehabilitation program to ensure he achieves recovery without risking a relapse ahead of the competitive season.
Pre-season in Norway: United are scheduled to kick off their pre-season friendly against Norwegian club Rosenborg BK on Friday, July 24 at 5pm. Because the match takes place early in the pre-season schedule, the club management has opted to leave several key first-team players out of the travelling squad.
Cautionary approach: The managerial staff are unwilling to risk one of their prime attacking assets in a non-competitive pre-season friendly. Pushing a player who is carrying a minor physical issue could result in a far more severe injury that jeopardises his availability for the Premier League opener away to Hull City.
Individual pre-season program: Rather than making the trip to Lerkendal Stadium, Sesko is remaining at Carrington to participate in a tailored fitness program. His schedule focuses on progressive conditioning, gym work, and controlled ball work under the direct supervision of the club's physio.
Targeted return timeline for late pre-season: The medical department anticipates that Sesko will rejoin full group training within the coming weeks once his shin issue fully clears up. If his rehabilitation continues as planned, he is expected to feature in the later pre-season friendlies scheduled in early August.
United's pre-season: Michael Carrick's side have already played one pre-season game, losing 1-0 to Wrexham. Next up is Rosenborg, followed byAtletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden. They wrap up with a tie against Leeds United in Dublin and AC Milan in Poland.