Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is doubtful for the Premier League game against Fulham after not being spotted with the travelling squad, according to journalist Steven Railston.
The Red Devils have had a difficult start to the season. They are currently on just four points after as many league games, and have already bowed out of the Carabao Cup in the third round.
United need to desperately return to winning ways against Fulham at Craven Cottage tomorrow. Ahead of the clash, it appears Sesko won’t be involved, having not boarded the train to London.
While Sesko is not part of the group, there is a significant boost on the injury front with Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw and summer signing Carlos Baleba having travelled with the team today.
Matheus Cunha poised to lead the line vs Fulham
Sesko was picked to lead the line against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup third round in midweek. He had a difficult outing and was guilty of losing possession on 13 occasions.
The Slovenian, who was signed from RB Leipzig for an initial £66.3 million last year, registered only eight passes and lost 50 percent of his aerial duels. One of his aerial challenges lost contributed to Pascal Gross’ equaliser before Brighton won the game (3-2) at Old Trafford.
Sesko was far from his usual best against the Seagulls, which suggests he may have picked up a knock. His absence from the travelling squad pretty much confirms that he may not feature tomorrow.
Regardless, Matheus Cunha looks poised to start as the number nine against Fulham. He has yet to find peak form, but he has fared brilliantly against the Cottagers with four goals and an assist in six meetings.
Four of those contributions have come at Craven Cottage, suggesting he should relish the challenge upfront. The Brazilian will be eyeing his first goal of the league campaign as United seek to return to winning ways and move higher up the table before the first international break of the season.
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