Manchester United’s injury nightmare grows worse as Benjamin Sesko joins Marcus Rashford on the sidelines just as the season demands consistency.
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Man United striker Benjamin Sesko became the latest big name forced out through injury, as per latest news. The forward added his name to a growing list that already includes Marcus Rashford and leaving the club’s attacking options looking thinner than ever.
Benjamin Sesko suffers shin injury
Benjamin Sesko will not be joining Slovenia’s squad ahead of a demanding international break due to an injury, as reported by The Independent. The timing could hardly be worse for Man Utd, who are already searching for rhythm in the Premier League. After picking up a shin issue during the 3-2 loss to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, the player sat out his side’s league clash at Fulham which ended in a 1-1 draw. He will miss Slovenia’s Nations League fixtures against Scotland, Switzerland and North Macedonia.
The Red Devils released a short statement confirming the situation, saying, “Manchester United can confirm that Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad ahead of the upcoming three-week international break.
**“Benjamin will undergo tests this week before defining his individual recovery plan.**“
The recurrence of the same shin issue has troubled Sesko at the end of last campaign as well. It is an injury that also disrupted a large part of his pre-season preparation. Despite joining Man Utd as a high-profile signing, Sesko has featured just six times so far this campaign and has yet to start a single league match. He is being used mainly in cup competitions instead.
Head coach Michael Carrick addressed the media after the Fulham tie, admitting the club remains cautious rather than panicked. The striker now has close to three weeks before United’s next league fixture against bottom placed Tottenham. This gives the medical staff a window to manage his recovery without rushing him back too soon.
Sesko’s 2026/27 stats at Man Utd so far, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Appearances Starts Minutes Played Goals Assists
Premier League 4 0 76 1 0
EFL Cup 1 1 66 0 0
Champions League 1 1 64 1 0
Rashford & Mainoo add to the growing injury list
Marcus Rashford suffered what Carrick described simply as an “issue” during the Fulham draw. The forward was substituted while clearly struggling and appearing to favour his hip. Alongside Rashford, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo also had to be withdrawn late in the same match.
Both players joined a five man group that will skip the England squad altogether. This decision speaks to how seriously United and the national setup are treating these knocks rather than risking further damage. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow rounded off the list of absentees. He also withdrew from the Wales squad as well despite only being named among the substitutes for the game at Craven Cottage.
This shows just how cautious the club has become with fitness calls this season. Four withdrawals from one matchday squad within days of each other is a huge number. It shows how thin United’s margins have become heading into a busy part of the football calendar.
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How will Man Utd deal with these squad issues going forward?
Losing four players to international withdrawals in a single window would worry any club. But, for a squad already searching for consistency under Michael Carrick, it adds real pressure heading into the coming weeks.
The good news, if there is one, is that this international break stretches across three full weeks. This gives the team key time to properly assess the players without the usual rush of fixture congestion. Now, Carrick will be desperate for positive updates before facing Spurs.