Lineker Praises Manchester United's Forward Benjamin Sesko
Gary Lineker expressed admiration for Manchester United's promising star forward Benjamin Sesko, directly opposing the criticism from Gary Neville. Despite United only securing a draw against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, Lineker remained positive about the team's frontline performance.
Match Overview: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Manchester United aimed to extend their winning streak to four matches after their recent 4-2 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. Ruben Amorim kept the same starting XI at the City Ground, showing confidence in the players.
Casemiro opened scoring in the 34th minute from a contentious corner, which Forest disputed, claiming the ball had not fully gone out of play. Despite protests, the goal stood.
Morgan Gibbs-White equalized 14 minutes later, followed by Nicolò Savona giving Forest the lead shortly after halftime. United managed to level the score in the 81st minute with a spectacular volley from Amad. The match ended 2-2.
Team Performance Details
- United’s attacking summer signings did not score in this match.
- Lineker praised the trio of new signings during the latest episode of The Rest Is Football podcast.
- Both teams took away a single point from the game.
“Lineker was full of praise for the side’s frontline once again… Lineker did single the trio out for praise in the latest release of The Rest Is Football podcast.”
Author's summary: Gary Lineker defends Manchester United's young talent Benjamin Sesko and commends their attacking efforts despite a challenging draw against Nottingham Forest.