The hopes of Manchester United fans across the world are resting on Benjamin Sesko’s young shoulders ahead of the Manchester Derby.
The Red Devils were starved of goals last season, finishing the Premier League campaign having scored just 44 times in 38 games. It is little wonder they had finished 15th in the league table.
The English giants broke the bank to sign Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer to address their goalscoring conundrum.
The Slovenia international, though, has endured a slow start to the new campaign and is yet to start a game in the Premier League.
Sesko yet to get going
Sesko joined Ruben Amorim’s squad just ahead of the start of the season.
Having missed pre-season training with his new team, the Portuguese head coach has opted to take things slow with the 22 year old so far.
The Slovenian is yet to register a goal or an assist from 170 minutes of first team action, further adding to fans’ woes.
With United playing Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday, September 14, though, Sesko now has the chance to prove his mettle.
An opportunity to endear himself to fans
While Sesko hasn’t found the back of the net for his new team this season, all will be forgiven if the youngster can make his presence felt against Pep Guardiola’s team.
Speaking recently to Sky Sports, former United striker Louis Saha also pointed out that the game was an opportunity for the Slovenian to shine.
“I can expect great things from him”
Louis Saha expects Benjamin Sesko to start for Manchester United against City at the weekend 🔴 pic.twitter.com/NKN7hGW923
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 12, 2025
Asked if Sesko would start this weekend’s game, the Frenchman responded: “I think so, yes. When you look at such a big fixture, you think that’s a great platform for having a game without massive pressure.
“You know that you are facing great defenders, you have great qualities, you’ve been bought because of your quality.
“This is an opportunity for him to shine; this is definitely a game where he can try, he can run, and make sure that he can show his quality. He’s playing with a bit of expectation, but that’s not the worry of a striker.
“You need to create chances, you need to be in the right position, and I think he’s shown that in a few games that he’s been involved. So I can expect great things from him.”
United also signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to revamp their faltering attack this summer. Cunha has been lively, while Mbeumo has already scored two goals in four games.
Fans were hoping to see the trio start together for the first time at this weekend’s Manchester Derby. However, Amorim has confirmed that Cunha will miss the game after picking up an injury against Burnley.
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Deepungsu Pandit
Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.
