Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko. Image source: Benjamin Sesko/Instagram
Manchester United’s crisis has deepened, with Benjamin Sesko reportedly ruled out until at least January 2027 due to a persistent shin injury.
Sesko has not played since United’s EFL Cup defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in September, with further medical assessments leaving the 23-year-old facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The $140million-rated Slovenia international has endured an injury-disrupted start to the 2026-27 season, scoring twice in six appearances after missing the entire pre-season and the final three Premier League matches of last term with a shin problem.
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Since arriving from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig in August 2025, Sesko has registered 14 goals and one assist in 38 appearances across all competitions, including 11 Premier League goals during his debut campaign.
His prolonged absence compounds a miserable week for under-pressure head coach Michael Carrick, whose side were thrashed 4-1 by Como in the UEFA Champions League before suffering a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Monday (AEDT).
Carrick was tipped to be sacked but, for the time being, the former England international remains at the helm.
United are winless in eight matches across all competitions and sit 16th in the Premier League with just seven points from eight games – their worst start to a league season since 1986-87.
Carrick’s United travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Saturday.