Man Utd lose Sesko until January with shin injury ahead of Chelsea clash

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is ruled out until at least January with an impact injury to his shin, confirmed by multiple tests according to BBC Sport. The 23-year-old Slovenian hasn't featured since being subbed off in the 66th minute during United's Carabao Cup loss to Brighton on September 16. Manager Michael Carrick has been repeatedly asking medical staff about his return timeline.

This absence hits United hard ahead of a critical fixture run including this weekend's Chelsea clash. Sesko's pace and hold-up play have been central to United's attack this season. With Rasmus Højlund also managing fitness issues, Carrick's striking options are severely limited for matches that could define their top-four push.

For Nigerian fans who follow the Premier League religiously—whether for fantasy leagues, betting, or pure passion—this changes the calculus. United's attacking threat diminishes without their primary target man. Fantasy managers should pivot immediately; Sesko's price will drop and his replacements at other clubs become more valuable.

Will you bench Sesko in your fantasy team this gameweek, or hold hoping for a miraculous early return?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/epl-man-utd-suffer-major-injury-setback-ahead-of-chelsea-clash/