Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim Acknowledges Benjamin SeskoS Slow Start, Vows Support
MANCHESTER, England – Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim has conceded that forward Benjamin Sesko has struggled to find his form since arriving at Old Trafford last summer, but remains steadfast in his belief the 22-year-old will ultimately succeed at the club. Amorim’s comments come after Sesko faced criticism following a limited performance against Nottingham Forest, where he recorded just 21 touches.
Sesko,signed from RB Leipzig for £73.7 million, has scored only two goals in 11 appearances for the Red Devils. Former United player and current pundit Gary Neville recently voiced his desire to see more impact from the Slovenian international, prompting Amorim to address the situation ahead of this weekend’s match against Tottenham hotspur.
“Of course no one likes to hear that, but he (Sesko) is having a bit of difficulty and that’s a fact. So let’s accept the condition. It’s not personal, it’s nothing. That’s what I tried to explain to the players,” Amorim stated, as quoted by ESPN. “It’s nothing personal. It’s an opinion that will change in three weeks. Everything that is true today, in three weeks, may not be true. So of course, it’s tough to hear.”
Amorim emphasized the club’s commitment to supporting Sesko through his adaptation to the Premier League and the pressures of playing for a high-profile club like Manchester United.
“We will help him and we will protect Ben because he works very hard and we want to be successful. So he will be successful,” Amorim affirmed. he acknowledged the significant pressure Sesko faces, noting, “If you don’t perform well every week, you will hear a lot of things from club legends, from pundits, from the media, and sometimes they are right.”
Despite the challenges, Amorim remains optimistic about Sesko’s long-term future at United. “He’s going to be our striker for the long term,” he said. “He will experience difficulties and obstacles along the way,and that is normal in football.”
