Benjamin Sesko shines and puts pressure on Carrick for United starting spot | OneFootball

Benjamin Sesko has put Michael Carrick in a positive dilemma after securing Manchester United’s victory over Everton this Monday. Even though he has come off the bench in every game under the interim manager, the Slovenian striker has reached the mark of six goals in his last seven matches.

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For Gary Neville, a Manchester United legend, the performance is an ultimatum: “His celebration was a message to everyone: ‘Put me in this team now. I start the next game’”, said the former player in a comment on Sky Sports.

Sesko’s numbers in 2026 are impressive: he is the player with the most goals (excluding penalties) in the Premier League this year. In just 84 minutes combined over the last four games, the 22-year-old center forward scored two winning goals and one equalizer.

Neville highlighted the player’s physical evolution: “He’s 1.93m tall, he should be bulldozing defenders. Now, he’s started to have more power and confidence.”

The pressure on Carrick is focused on the next clash against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Neville believes that keeping the youngster on the bench could hinder his development. “I think it would kill the kid if he didn’t start on Sunday,” said the commentator, suggesting that Amad Diallo should give up his spot for the Slovenian to start in the Red Devils’ attack.

Despite the clamor, Sesko remains humble: “Whether it’s five or 90 minutes, it doesn’t matter. It’s about showing that I can deliver results.”

Carrick, on the other hand, avoided confirming the change but praised his player’s attitude: “He’s taken huge steps recently. It’s one of those decisions we need to try to get right.” United now looks to climb the table, driven by the lethal form of their “super-sub.”

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