Overview

• The £74m summer arrival from RB Leipzig is yet to score for Manchester United and has logged about 80 Premier League minutes, with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town.
• During the international break he assisted a late equaliser in Slovenia’s 2-2 draw with Sweden before starting in a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland, gaining valuable match fitness.
• Dietmar Hamann criticised Sesko for delaying his penalty to the 10th spot-kick in the Grimsby shootout, while United briefed that cramp influenced the order.
• Slovenia strike partner Andraz Sporar publicly backed Sesko’s potential, describing him as having speed, power and strong football IQ and urging patience for his development.
• Local analysis is questioning when Ruben Amorim should start the 22-year-old, including for the derby at Manchester City, as some pundits such as Nicky Butt argue the club should have signed a more experienced Premier League striker.