Manchester United star withdraws from international duty as injury updates provided on key duo
The latest Man Utd injury news regarding two key players in the November international break.
Manchester United do not believe Benjamin Sesko suffered a ‘major’ knee injury in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. The 22-year-old was named on the bench as Ruben Amorim made three changes to his starting line up for the trip to North London on Saturday lunchtime.
Sesko was introduced in the 58th minute of the match for Noussair Mazraoui before he suffered a knee issue in the 85th minute and was forced off the pitch a few minutes later. United had already used all of their allocated substitutes and played the remainder of the match with only 10 men as Matthijs De Ligt rescued a draw after Richarlison looked to have won it for the home side.
United sources confirmed Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia national side ahead of their matches against Kosovo and Sweden, but his injury is not believed to be a major one. The striker will continue to be assessed at Carrington over the coming weeks, with a clearer timeline for his return anticipated before the next home match against Everton on 24 November.
Benjamin Sesko injury update
Manchester United had to wait a few days before they could analyse the severity of the knee injury Benjamin Sesko suffered in their weekend draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Club sources have indicated it is not a ‘major’ injury but it is severe enough to rule him out of national team duty over the international break.
Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia side ahead of their crucial World Cup qualification matches against Kosovo and Sweden during the current international break. United are next in action when they host Everton at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Monday 24 November.
United have also confirmed Lisandro Martinez will train with the Argentina squad over the international break, but will not be eligible to play in any of their matches. The defender has not played since he suffered a serious knee injury in February and is being carefully monitored ahead of a potential return to action later this month.
Club sources also confirmed a member of the United performance team will support Martinez as he continues his return to action after such a long time out. A further update on his fitness is also expected ahead of the Premier League clash with Everton in two weeks.
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