Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur could have introduced a glimmer of hope with Matthijs de Ligt’s last-minute equalizer, however it additionally raised critical issues for head coach Ruben Amorim.
What’s your greatest concern? Benjamin Sesco, who was signed in the summertime for £74m, left the sport halfway by way of the sport with a knee drawback, elevating issues that he may very well be out for a very long time.
Sesco got here on as a second-half substitute within the 58th minute in north London, however was despatched off within the 88th minute after taking a knee from a free problem from Micky van de Ven.
United had already used up all of their substitutes and had been compelled to complete the sport with 10 gamers remaining.
Though the striker hasn’t had his greatest season to date, he’s nonetheless somebody Man United depend on to attain objectives and supply the point of interest of their assault.
Ruben Amorim confirms Sesco’s knee damage
Within the post-match press convention, Amorim was extra outspoken in expressing his issues than the remainder of the workforce, admitting that preliminary checks advised there was “one thing in my knee.”
“I’ve to verify… there’s one thing in his lap. Let’s have a look.” The Portuguese tactician stated:
He added:
“It is a knee. We’ll by no means know… we do not know (how critical it’s).”
The Customary newspaper, citing sources in Slovenia, stated that checks to this point have come again with “encouraging” outcomes, however that United stay cautious as ultimate diagnostic outcomes aren’t but out there.
The timing could not have been worse for Sesco, who joined from RB Leipzig with excessive expectations because the spearhead of United’s assault.
The 21-year-old has struggled to make a lot of an influence to date this season, scoring simply two objectives in 11 appearances.
Manchester United are dealing with some damage issues
United are at present dealing with damage issues in key positions, with Harry Maguire and Casemiro additionally coming off injured in opposition to Spurs.
The sport in opposition to Tottenham was tense, with the draw leaving United eighth within the Premier League as they proceed to seek for consistency.
Amorim’s cautiousness suggests the membership is already considering forward. A critical damage may drive United to search out cowl within the January switch window or rethink their attacking technique.
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