Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is set to miss the remainder of the season due to a shin injury. The 23-year-old, who joined United from RB Leipzig for £73.7m in August 2025, has not played since their Carabao Cup loss to Brighton on September 16. Manager Michael Carrick has been repeatedly questioning Sesko about his return date.

The injury is not shin splints but an impact injury, a different issue altogether. Sesko was sidelined for the entire pre-season and last season due to this same problem, which also flared up against Liverpool in May, causing him to miss the final three Premier League games. Despite scoring 11 Premier League goals in his first season, Sesko has only managed two goals this term.

His absence has been a significant blow to Carrick, who has had to rely on his only orthodox number nine. Sesko has played 38 matches this season, contributing 14 goals and one assist. His current absence will deprive United of a key player, particularly in crucial games against Liverpool, Arsenal, and in the Champions League.