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Why Shea Lacey should be Manchester United answer to Benjamin Sesko setback

Benjamin Sesko is back on the treatment table after suffering a recurrence of a shin injury, and it leaves Michael Carrick with a tactical dilemma at Man Utd.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
Why Shea Lacey should be Manchester United answer to Benjamin Sesko setback
Key Things to Know
  • Benjamin Sesko is sidelined after aggravating a persistent shin injury.
  • Sesko missed Manchester United's draw against Fulham and withdrew from international duty.
  • The 23-year-old striker has scored nine goals in 19 matches under manager Michael Carrick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is sidelined again following a recurrence of a long-standing shin injury. The 23-year-old forward missed United's recent draw against Fulham and has withdrawn from international duty. Manager Michael Carrick is now faced with tactical adjustments, as Sesko is the squad's only recognized natural center-forward.

Sesko has scored nine goals in 19 appearances under Carrick but previously missed nearly four months after aggravating the injury in May. With Matheus Cunha recently deployed as a false nine and Joshua Zirkzee also among the squad options, Carrick is assessing alternatives for United's forward line.

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