Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been dealt another headache after Benjamin Sesko was ruled out until January with a shin injury, according to The Athletic.Sesko last played on September 16 when he started the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton. A week later United released a statement saying: Benjamin will undergo tests this week before defining his individual recovery plan.United have made a dreadful start to the season, with Carrick still in charge despite immense pressure coming his way. After public rifts with both captain Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez, this will add to his issues.The Slovenia has come off the bench to feature in Uniteds first four Premier League games of the season, starting only once in the Champions League against Sabah as well as the cup outing versus Brighton.Athletic report: Sesko played through painThe report claims the issue first developed last season, when the 23-year-old continued playing during the final two months of the campaign despite feeling discomfort. United opted to rest the �74million striker rather than send him for surgery, causing him to miss pre-season. The same issue has now occured, so the Red Devils are opting to rest him until the new year in the hope that he will avoid a setback when he eventually returns.Sesko was a regular presence at Carrington throughout June and pushed to return in August, coming off the bench in Uniteds opening game against Hull City.Sesko injuries since Man Utd moveInjuries have rarely been a problem throughout his career, making his current spell on the sidelines particularly unusual. In just 14 months at United, Sesko has missed more than twice as many days through injury as he did during his entire two-year spell at RB Leipzig.The striker takes a meticulous approach to his fitness, practising yoga daily and having access to a private gym, ice bath, swimming pool and sauna at home.Sesko scored 12 goals for United last season and has made a promising start to the current campaign, finding the net twice in six appearances.Manchester United upcoming fixtures: The games Sesko could miss Upcoming Fixtures : Manchester United Premier League Chelsea CHE 12:30 2026-10-31 Manchester United MUN UEFA Champions League Manchester United MUN 20:00 2026-11-03 AS Roma ROM Premier League Manchester United MUN 15:00 2026-11-07 Aston Villa AST Premier League Liverpool LIV 15:00 2026-11-21 Manchester United MUN UEFA Champions League Sporting CP SPO 20:00 2026-11-25 Manchester United MUN Premier League Manchester United MUN 15:00 2026-11-28 Brentford BRE Premier League Newcastle NEW 20:00 2026-12-02 Manchester United MUN Premier League Manchester United MUN 15:00 2026-12-05 Coventry COV UEFA Champions League Manchester United MUN 20:00 2026-12-08 RB Leipzig LEI Premier League Crystal Palace CRY 15:00 2026-12-12 Manchester United MUN Premier League Arsenal ARS 15:00 2026-12-19 Manchester United MUN Premier League Manchester United MUN 15:00 2026-12-26 Nottingham Forest NOT Premier League Manchester United MUN 20:00 2026-12-30 Sunderland SUN Premier League Brighton BRI 15:00 2027-01-02 Manchester United MUN Premier League Manchester United MUN 20:00 2027-01-06 Newcastle NEW Premier League Aston Villa AST 15:00 2027-01-16 Manchester United MUN UEFA Champions League Manchester United MUN 20:00 2027-01-20 Bayern Mnchen BAY Premier League Manchester United MUN 15:00 2027-01-23 Liverpool LIV UEFA Champions League Villarreal VIL 20:00 2027-01-27 Manchester United MUN Premier League Brentford BRE 15:00 2027-01-30 Manchester United MUN Topics Benjamin Sesko Manchester United F.C. Michael Carrick 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 Watch Kai Rooney score first of four goals inside 45 minutes for Manchester United Ben Miller 27th October, 2026 Michael Carrick dodges Manchester United sack AGAIN and will be in charge for Chelsea clash Jon Fisher 27th October, 2026 Bookies suspend market on Carrick exit but who will be Manchester United boss on January 1? Jon Fisher 26th October, 2026 Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: Nightmare for Carrick as Fernandes move backfires Tom Rostance 25th October, 2026 Manchester United Champions League fixtures, results, squad and standings Ben Miller 25th October, 2026 No hiding from tough situation says Carrick after latest Man Utd defeat Tom Rostance 25th October, 2026
