Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United get fresh update as new injury timeline revealed | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim left searching for a contingency plan

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is set for weeks on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury.

The Slovenian has struggled to bed in at United since making a £73.7million move from RB Leipzig this summer.

He did not report for international duty this week as Slovenia face World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo and Sweden.

Sidelined: Benjamin Sesko

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A new report in The Times forecasts that he will be sidelined for ‘a few weeks’, meaning he could stand to miss some key matches after the international break.

After reconvening at Carrington, United face a congested run which will see them host Everton before visiting Crystal Palace, hosting West Ham, and heading to Molineux to face Rob Edwards’ Wolves.

Despite his faltering form, Sesko’s absence is a considerable blow for Amorim, whose only alternative as an out-and-out striker is the wantaway Joshua Zirkzee.

Academy prospect Chido Obi, 17, is also waiting in the wings, but he is yet to make a senior appearance this season, meaning Bryan Mbeumo or Matheus Cunha could serve as more likely deputies.

Amorim has been firm in his support of Sesko, too, saying after the Tottenham clash: “[Sesko’s form] is not the biggest concern now. I'm concerned with an injury, because it is in the knee, and I don't know.

"We need Ben [Sesko] to be a better team. We have to check. He has something in his knee. Let's see."