Another setback for Carrick as Sesko faces months out with tibia injury

Sesko sidelined until at least January with a tibia injury, compounding Carrick's woes as United sit fifth from bottom.

Benjamin Sesko will miss at least until January with a tibia injury, adding to Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's mounting problems. The 23-year-old Slovenian striker has not played since being substituted in the 66th minute of United's League Cup elimination to Brighton on 16 September. Tests revealed an impact injury rather than shin splints, a recurring issue that also affected him last season and worsened against Liverpool in May.

Sesko missed the entire preseason with the same problem. Since joining United from Leipzig in August 2025 for €76.5 million, he has made 38 appearances across all competitions with 14 goals and one assist. This season he was United's top Premier League scorer with 11 goals before his injury. His absence is particularly damaging as he is Carrick's only traditional centre-forward, and United are struggling near the relegation zone, sitting fifth from bottom in the Premier League table.