Manchester United's forward, Benjamin Sesko, is anticipated to be on the sidelines for about four weeks due to a knee injury he suffered during the team's match against Tottenham Hotspur just before the international break. The 22-year-old, who joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig for £74 million this past August, picked up the injury during the 2-2 draw on November 8, which forced him to exit the game as a second-half substitute.
Head coach Ruben Amorim initially expressed uncertainty about the severity of the injury, but club sources have since dismissed concerns that the Slovenia international had sustained a significant injury. However, Sesko was subsequently ruled out of Slovenia's World Cup qualifiers, and it is now believed he will be sidelined for approximately one month. The exact duration of his absence remains to be confirmed.
Amorim is expected to provide an update on Sesko's condition this week during a pre-match news conference ahead of Monday's Premier League encounter with Everton at Old Trafford, which kicks off at 20:00 GMT.
Sesko's injury reignites the concern over Manchester United's attacking options. The absence coincides with the departures of forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo, who will be representing their respective countries at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco beginning on December 21. The Premier League clubs, including United, are not expected to release players for the tournament immediately, as they have a home fixture against Bournemouth scheduled for December 15.
Since his arrival at Old Trafford, Sesko has netted two goals in 12 appearances for the club.
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