The ahead was withdrawn within the 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Saturday…
Manchester United ahead Benjamin Sesko shall be unavailable for Slovenia’s decisive World Cup qualifiers, although preliminary assessments recommend his damage just isn’t as critical as first feared following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham.
The 22-year-old was compelled off after simply half an hour on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, showing to jar his knee in a problem with Micky van de Ven.
Sesko, a £73.7 million signing, was later seen leaving the bottom with out assistance from crutches, although he was clearly uncomfortable and strolling gingerly.
Head coach Ruben Amorim admitted after the sport that the extent of the issue remained unsure, warning that with a knee damage “you by no means know.” He added that the participant would endure checks to find out whether or not the setback may influence the membership’s January switch plans.
Sesko’s early withdrawal initially raised fears of a prolonged spell on the sidelines, particularly with United already bracing for potential absences in the course of the Africa Cup of Nations, when Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are all anticipated to depart for worldwide responsibility.
Nonetheless, sources contained in the membership have downplayed these considerations. Whereas Sesko will endure additional scans at Carrington to determine the complete analysis, officers imagine the damage just isn’t extreme and are assured he won’t be out for an prolonged interval.
Even so, the striker won’t function for Slovenia of their upcoming qualifiers in opposition to Kosovo and Sweden. The matches are essential for his or her hopes of reaching the World Cup play-offs, however Sesko’s absence shall be a major blow for supervisor Matjaz Kek’s aspect, given his significance to their assault.