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Benjamin Sesko expected to miss games until at least January
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to miss games until at least January because of a shin injury.
The 23-year-old Slovenia international has not played since being substituted against Brighton in the Carabao Cup on 16 September.
The injury has troubled him before, including last season, when it caused him to miss the final three Premier League matches.
His absence leaves United without their only orthodox number nine, a central striker who leads the attack.
Sesko has scored twice this season, while United are 16th in the league and have not won in any competition since 10 September.
He is set to miss league games against Liverpool and Arsenal and at least three Champions League matches; it remains unclear whether United will seek another forward in January.
Benjamin Sesko is expected to miss games until at least January because of a shin injury.
Manchester United say he needs an extended period of rest and a healing process to recover.
The striker has not played since being substituted against Brighton in the Carabao Cup on 16 September.
His absence leaves manager Michael Carrick without his only orthodox number nine, according to BBC Sport.
Sesko is expected to miss Premier League matches against Liverpool and Arsenal and at least three Champions League matches.
- Who
- Benjamin Sesko, Manchester United’s 23-year-old Slovenian striker.
- What
- He is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.
- When
- The reports were published on 28 and 29 October 2026; he has not played since 16 September.
- Where
- Manchester United; he last played against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
- Why
- The club’s medical team and specialists say he needs an extended period of rest to recover.
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Sesko missed all of pre-season because of a shin complaint.
Sesko last played for United, against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, and was substituted.
BBC Sport and the Daily Mail reported that Sesko was expected to be out until at least January.
Carrick confirmed Sesko would be out for an extended period and said the club was still assessing the injury.
- Injury
- Shin injury
- Expected absence
- Until at least January
- Last appearance
- Against Brighton in the Carabao Cup on 16 September
- Age
- 23
- Previous club
- RB Leipzig
- United appearances
- 38 in all competitions since joining in August 2025
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Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury
What people are saying
Unfortunately it looks like Ben is going to be out for a period of time
We’ll try and get him back as quickly as we can