Gary Lineker Shares Opinion on Sesko's Manchester United Start
Manchester United remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches but managed only a draw against Nottingham Forest. Striker Benjamin Sesko struggled to make an impact during this game.
Neville’s Assessment of Sesko
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville expressed doubts about Sesko's adaptation after his £74 million move from RB Leipzig. Since joining, the 22-year-old Slovenian forward has scored two goals and provided one assist in ten top-flight appearances. Manager Ruben Amorim has been gradually integrating him into the squad.
"I'm no further forward with him. The jury is out," Neville told NBC Sports after the match with Forest. "He's well off it compared to the other summer signings that Man United made up front in [Matheus] Cunha and [Bryan] Mbeumo."
Neville added that Sesko appeared awkward on the pitch and missed a couple of good chances in the first half. Despite the high transfer fee, Neville noted that potential and youth only go so far without consistent performances.
Gary Lineker’s Agreement
On The Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker concurred with Neville’s viewpoint. He highlighted that Cunha and Mbeumo have integrated more smoothly into Ruben Amorim’s tactical system, while Sesko has only shown glimpses of his ability.
"I would say they are slightly better. I think they are moving in the right direction."
Sesko’s Recent Form
Before the international break, Sesko seemed to find form with goals against Brentford and Sunderland. However, his struggles continued during the recent Nottingham Forest match.
Summary
Despite Sesko’s potential and previous promising moments, experts agree that his full adaptation to Manchester United’s style and expectations still requires time and improvement.
Author’s summary: Benjamin Sesko’s adjustment to Manchester United is cautious and works in progress, with Gary Neville and Gary Lineker noting he has yet to fully prove his worth at the club.