Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will undergo tests this week after withdrawing from the Slovenia squad for their opening UEFA Nations League fixtures. Sesko scored 12 goals last season after joining from RB Leipzig, helping United finish third in the Premier League.But he has struggled for fitness to start the 2026-27 campaign, in which he has scored two goals so far.Sesko missed Sundays 1-1 draw at Fulham after re-aggravating a shin injury in their EFL Cup defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.And he will not feature for his country as they face Scotland twice along with games against North Macedonia and Switzerland.A statement from United read: Benjamin will undergo tests this week before defining his individual recovery plan.Uniteds next game is on October 10, when the Premier League returns following an extended international break. The Red Devils will host winless Tottenham at Old Trafford, with both United manager Michael Carrick and Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi likely to head into the match under substantial pressure following poor starts. Topics Manchester United F.C. Premier League Slovenia National Football Team UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Premier League: 5 key talking points as City steal early march in title race and Carrick comes under fire Nicholas McGee 21st September, 2026 Who has impressed across the first five weeks? Our Team of the Premier League season so far Jon Fisher 21st September, 2026 England: Rice, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento join Palmer in withdrawing from Nations League squad Nicholas McGee 21st September, 2026 He wouldnt be in my Liverpool team Carragher urges Iraola to make Wirtz decision after poorest display Nicholas McGee 21st September, 2026 Gibbs-White to be called up to England squad as injured Palmer withdraws Nicholas McGee 21st September, 2026 Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Report, result, goals from Premier League Ben Miller 20th September, 2026
