Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed that striker Benjamin Sesko will be out of action for "a few weeks" due to a knee injury sustained in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham on the eve of the international break. However, Amorim is hopeful that Sesko will return before he loses two other key players - Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo - who will be heading out on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The injury to Sesko has dealt a significant blow to United's attacking options, with Mbeumo and Diallo having been used as forwards in recent games. With the tournament set to kick off on December 21st, Amorim acknowledges that it will be crucial to have Sesko back in the mix.
"I expect to have Ben back before they leave for Afcon," Amorim said, although he did stress that the exact timing of Sesko's return is unclear. "We're taking a cautious approach with him, but I don't think it's a serious injury."
Meanwhile, Harry Maguire will miss United's next league game against Everton due to a hamstring strain sustained in their previous match against Tottenham. Kobbie Mainoo is also expected to have a test on a minor knock before he is cleared to play.
In other news, Lisandro Martínez is still recovering from a long-term knee injury and may not be available for United's next game. However, Amorim believes that the club has options at hand in case of an emergency.
"In an emergency, he can play [defensive midfielder]," Amorim said of Martínez.
On the other side of the pitch, Luke Shaw is being considered to play as a left wing-back, with Amorim describing him as "a smart player" who has shown an ability to adapt to different roles on the field.
The injury to Sesko has dealt a significant blow to United's attacking options, with Mbeumo and Diallo having been used as forwards in recent games. With the tournament set to kick off on December 21st, Amorim acknowledges that it will be crucial to have Sesko back in the mix.
"I expect to have Ben back before they leave for Afcon," Amorim said, although he did stress that the exact timing of Sesko's return is unclear. "We're taking a cautious approach with him, but I don't think it's a serious injury."
Meanwhile, Harry Maguire will miss United's next league game against Everton due to a hamstring strain sustained in their previous match against Tottenham. Kobbie Mainoo is also expected to have a test on a minor knock before he is cleared to play.
In other news, Lisandro Martínez is still recovering from a long-term knee injury and may not be available for United's next game. However, Amorim believes that the club has options at hand in case of an emergency.
"In an emergency, he can play [defensive midfielder]," Amorim said of Martínez.
On the other side of the pitch, Luke Shaw is being considered to play as a left wing-back, with Amorim describing him as "a smart player" who has shown an ability to adapt to different roles on the field.
this injury news is like, so frustrating 
benjamin sesko's out for a few weeks? that's not good timing at all... especially with bryan mbeumo and amad diallo heading off to afcon 
️ they need those guys in the mix ASAP 
hopefully ruben amorim knows what he's doing and gets ben back on track soon 
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. And who knows, maybe Luke Shaw can fill in as a left wing-back? That sounds like a decent plan to me 
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They really need Sesko back ASAP or they're gonna struggle with their attacking options. I mean, I know Amorim said it's not a serious injury but still... 
And don't even get me started on Harry Maguire's hamstring strain - Everton is gonna be tough for them without him 
, this injury news for Manchester United is not what they needed right now! With Sesko out, Mbeumo and Diallo are gonna have to carry the load again, which could be tough for them, especially with the Afcon tournament coming up 
️. Hope Amorim's "cautious approach" helps Sesko get back on the pitch ASAP 
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. So, they gotta find a way to make do without Sesko for now... maybe even use some of those other players in new roles? 
And who knows, maybe this is an opportunity for someone else to step up and shine! The thing is, sometimes it takes a little setback for us to realize what we're truly capable of 
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... just kidding, kind of.
... well, we're gonna find out if it's true soon enough 
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. And Luke Shaw being considered to play left wing-back? Genius, pure genius 
! Let's just hope our stars shine bright again 
... and not just Sesko 
. At least Harry Maguire's injury isn't too serious, that's a big plus 
️! Maybe Shaw can fill the left wing-back slot for United, that's a smart move on Amorim's part 
. But you know what? I still got faith in Ruben Amorim 
. He's always been a solid coach, and he'll find a way to get us through this 
. And hey, having Lisandro Martínez ready as a defensive midfielder is like having a ace up our sleeve 
. Let's just hope we can stay afloat for a bit longer till Sesko gets back 
... we'll see what happens! 
i'm so worried about mbeumo and diallo not being able to make it to afcon 
fingers crossed shaw can step up on the wing 
Manchester United's latest injury woes are really taking their toll 
Sesko's knee injury is a huge blow to their attacking options, and with Mbeumo and Diallo heading out for the Africa Cup of Nations, it's gonna be tough for them to cope 
But hey, at least we know Lisandro might be available in an emergency, so that's something.