Headline: Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko Returns to Training Ahead of Premier League Opener Against Hull City
Manchester United is set to kick off their new Premier League season with an away match against Hull City on Saturday.
A significant boost for the team comes with the return of first-choice striker Benjamin Sesko, who completed training at Carrington on Tuesday morning, ahead of the match.
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Sesko has not played for United since sustaining a shin injury during the 3-2 win over Liverpool in early May.
At 23, he missed the entire pre-season while recovering from this injury.
Fortunately, he has rejoined training and may be considered for selection against Hull.
Manager Michael Carrick might choose to keep Bryan Mbeumo as the main striker while Sesko could potentially come off the bench in the second half.
Meanwhile, Matthijs de Ligt participated in training but is unlikely to feature in the opening matches due to incomplete recovery.
Mason Mount remains unavailable following a minor injury sustained during the friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
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Promising First Season
Sesko joined Manchester United last summer in a deal that could reach £73.7 million from RB Leipzig.
Although he initially found it difficult to adapt to the Premier League’s fast pace, scoring only two league goals in the first half of the season, he rebounded in the latter stages. By the season’s end, he had tallied 12 goals in 32 matches across all competitions.
The Slovenia international aims to enhance his promising debut season at Old Trafford during the 2026-27 campaign.
Stats from Transfermarkt
Manchester United will begin their new Premier League campaign with a trip to Hull City on Saturday.
In a boost, first-choice striker Benjamin Sesko has trained at Carrington on Tuesday morning ahead of the away fixture.
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Sesko hasn’t played for United since picking up a shin injury in the 3-2 victory over Liverpool in early May.
The 23-year-old missed the whole pre-season as he continued recovering from his injury.
However, the striker has returned to training and could be available for selection against Hull.
Manager Michael Carrick may stick with Bryan Mbeumo to lead the attack. Sesko could instead be featured off the bench in the second half.
Matthijs de Ligt also took part in the training, although the Dutchman is expected to miss the opening few matches as he hasn’t fully recovered yet.
Mason Mount continued to be absent after picking up a knock in the friendly against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
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Promising first season
Sesko joined the Red Devils last summer from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £73.7.
He initially struggled to adapt to the Premier League’s pace and intensity, scoring just two league goals during the first-half of the campaign.
But Sesko regained his form during the latter stages as he ended the season with 12 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions.
The Slovenia international will look to build on a promising first year at Old Trafford in 2026-27.
Stats from Transfermarkt
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