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Benjamin Sesko: Carrick lauded for bold decision that has got the best out of Man United hitman Benjamin Sesko is a man in form. Manchester United’s £74 million summer 2024 transfer is starting to look like money well spent. After Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund ‘s struggles in front of goal throughout the 2024-25 season, the Red Devils had little choice but to sign a capable striker.
They initially hoped to land Liam Delap , but he chose Chelsea instead. Missing out on Delap, however, proved to be a blessing in disguise, as it led United to sign their long-term striker target in Sesko. Sesko endured a slow start to his Old Trafford career.
Despite high hopes surrounding what he would offer and many feeling United had got themselves an Erling Haaland-esque striker, the Slovenian struggled to hit the ground running. He did not score freely and at times looked out of place. Some were quick to label him a flop, drawing uncomfortable comparisons to Hojlund, and that narrative was not helped by suggestions that he was not even head coach Ruben Amorim ‘s first choice.
Apparently, the Portuguese head coach had wanted Ollie Watkins instead. Sesko reborn Then came the second half of the season, and Sesko was reborn. He has been the biggest beneficiary of Amorim’s Old Trafford exit.
Under Darren Fletcher and then caretaker head coach Michael Carrick, Sesko has flourished. In his last ten United appearances, the 22-year-old has netted eight goals, and remarkably, only four of those appearances were starts. While some would argue he deserves more time from the off, it cannot be overlooked that he is often more impactful from the bench.