The growing frustration around Manchester United’s season has led many supporters to scrutinize every player, but the spotlight has turned unfairly harsh on Benjamin Sesko. While his recent performances, injuries, and adaptation period have generated debate, the real problems within the team run far deeper than one striker’s settling curve.
Sesko arrived with high expectations, yet he has shown clear moments of potential whenever he is fit and properly supported on the pitch. His movement, physical presence, and willingness to press make him an asset rather than a liability. In moments where United have managed to create meaningful chances, Sesko has demonstrated the instinct and timing that convinced the club to bring him in.
The real challenge for United comes from structural issues: inconsistent tactical setups, unstable midfield support, and recurring injuries that disrupt rhythm and chemistry. Without a reliable supply line or sustained momentum, even the most gifted forwards struggle to make an impact. The scenes of Sesko taking instructions from the coaching staff or receiving treatment on the turf reflect a player trying to do his part amid deeper systemic problems.
Instead of placing the blame on a young forward still adapting to the Premier League, the spotlight should shift to the team’s broader shortcomings. Until United address their tactical imbalance, fitness setbacks, and lack of consistency, no single player can shoulder the responsibility for their struggles.
Sesko is not the problem. He may instead be part of the long-term solution—if the club builds a structure that allows him to thrive.
