A tense atmosphere descended upon Old Trafford Saturday as Manchester United battled to a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, but the result may have come at a devastating price. Manager Rúben Amorim now faces the agonizing possibility of a prolonged absence for star forward Benjamin Sesko.
The £74 million summer signing from RB Leipzig, Sesko was forced to leave the pitch late in the game after a jarring collision with Spurs defender Micky van de Ven. The challenge left the young Slovenian visibly struggling, his hopes for a seamless transition to English football potentially derailed.
Though Sesko managed to walk off the field unassisted, Amorim’s post-match statements painted a grim picture. The manager revealed a concern that extended far beyond the immediate aftermath of the match, hinting at a potentially significant knee injury.
“We have to check,” Amorim stated, his voice laced with worry. “He has something in his knee, so let’s see. We think he has a problem.” The uncertainty surrounding the extent of the damage hung heavy in the air.
Pressed for specifics, Amorim admitted a definitive diagnosis remained elusive, but acknowledged the possibility of a lengthy spell on the sidelines. “It’s the knee, and we never know,” he confessed. “Right now, I’m more concerned about the injury because it’s in the knee, and I don’t know how serious it is.”
Sesko’s potential absence represents a major setback for Manchester United, a team already grappling with a growing injury list. The 21-year-old had been steadily integrating into Amorim’s system, but his adaptation to the Premier League and the manager’s tactical approach had been a work in progress.
Medical staff are now working swiftly to assess the damage, with Sesko scheduled for a scan within the next 24 hours. The results will determine the severity of the injury and the length of his recovery.
The timing of this setback couldn’t be worse, as United prepares to navigate a demanding run of fixtures. A serious injury to Sesko could force the club to reconsider its January transfer strategy, prioritizing the acquisition of attacking reinforcements to bolster squad depth.
Sesko’s early struggles to find consistency since his arrival have been noted, and now this injury casts a further shadow over his start to life at Old Trafford. The club and its fans now await the scan results with bated breath, hoping for positive news.
