Manchester United learn extent of Benjamin Sesko injury as Ruben Amorim delivers update before Everton clash | OneFootball

Kobbie Mainoo is also a doubt for Monday night’s fixture at Old Trafford after missing training

Ruben Amorim has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of Manchester United’s game at home to Everton on Monday night.

Benjamin Sesko and Harry Maguire were absent from training on Friday morning, and Amorim has confirmed that neither player will be available for selection against Everton.

Sesko was withdrawn late on during United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham before the international break, while Maguire was substituted in the 72nd minute with a hamstring issue.

Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui are expected to leave for AFCON after United travel to take on Wolves in the Premier League next month.

“He is going to recover. He is doing the recovery and he is feeling better so we expect in a few weeks to have him back.

“I think it is going to be more or less he will be back at the same time as Amad and Mbeumo leave for AFCON. I don't want to say for sure but when they are going to the camp I expect to have Ben back.”

Sidelined: Benjamin Sesko

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Kobbie Mainoo, meanwhile, was not included in the United squad as they rescued a point late on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The England midfielder missed training on Friday, but Amorim said he hoped he would be able to train on Saturday.

“Maguire is not ready, Kobbie didn't train today, but I think tomorrow we could see Kobbie, so we will see.”

In more positive news, defender Lisandro Martinez is getting closer to selection, having returned to full training following an ACL injury suffered in February.

I think it is going to be more or less he will be back at the same time as Amad and Mbeumo leave for AFCON

Ruben Amorim on Benjamin Sesko

Amorim, who said he did not believe Martinez was suited to playing in midfield, opted not to select the Argentinian for United’s draws with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, but could include him in his matchday squad for the first time in nine months against Everton.

“(He is) a smart intelligent football player can play in a lot of positions but it (midfield) is not the right position for him,” Amorim continued.

“He needs more time to work there, but in an emergency, he can play, but I am not thinking about that. I feel Licha is becoming close to being able to play.

“We need to be careful, he is going to struggle in the first minutes, but he is clearly in a better position than he was two weeks ago.”