Benjamin Sesko had a tough run for Slovenia at the international break. Meanwhile, his club boss Ruben Amorim dealt with another worrying blow.
Sesko fails to make impact for Slovenia
Benjamin Sesko went into the international break with great confidence. The player has had a good start at Man Utd. He scored in consecutive matches in the PL. Those two goals were further sign that he was beginning to find his feet and settle in England. Just when he seemed to be ready to transfer that momentum into national team duty, all came to a halt.
Playing for Slovenia in World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo and Switzerland, Sesko barely got a sniff at goal. Both games ended goalless, and Slovenia’s qualifying hopes now look bleak. Local reports said he seemed “lonely” up front, starved of service and support.
The striker likes to make runs behind the defenders. Therefore, the surrounding lack of imagination could only make us witness his disappointment. Not a frustrating night, but just the kind that eats at confidence.
Amorim’s headache grows ahead of Anfield trip
If Ruben Amorim was expecting to see his young striker return enthused, he will be disappointed. Matjaz Kek, the coach of the national team was clear. He said his forwards “don’t have bloodlust.” That’s not the sort of comment United’s head coach wants to hear about one of his top signings.
Amorim already has issues to sort out at Old Trafford. Now, his striker returns without momentum before a brutal test at Liverpool.
Author’s Opinion:
Benjamin Sesko’s talent isn’t in question, but confidence is everything for strikers. He needs better service, sharper movement, and a little belief. As for head coach Ruben Amorim, fixing Man Utd’s mindset before the Anfield clash against Liverpool might be just as key as fixing the lineup.
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