Benjamin Sesko ruled out until at least January with shin injury

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to remain sidelined until at least January 2027 after suffering a recurring shin injury, dealing another blow to the club’s attacking options. The Slovenia international has not played since being substituted during United’s Carabao Cup defeat against Brighton on 16 September.

The 23-year-old has undergone several medical examinations to establish the cause of the problem. According to reports, the latest issue is an impact injury rather than shin splints, although it affects an area that has troubled him before. Sesko also missed pre-season because of a similar complaint and was forced to sit out the final three Premier League matches of the previous campaign.

Sesko joined Manchester United from RB Leipzig in August 2025 in a deal worth approximately £73.7 million. He scored 14 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions during his first season at the club and had found the net twice in the current campaign before being sidelined. His absence leaves manager Michael Carrick without his specialist centre-forward for a demanding run of fixtures.

United will now have to manage their attack without Sesko for several important matches, with his return not expected before the start of 2027. The club will hope that a period of rest and rehabilitation allows the striker to recover fully and avoid further setbacks when he eventually returns.