Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will miss Slovenia’s crucial World Cup qualifiers but club officials are optimistic about the knee issue.
Sesko limped out after 30 minutes during the 2-2 draw with Tottenham, following a tackle from Micky van de Ven.
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The £73.7m forward was pictured leaving without crutches, although his mobility suggested the injury was not severe or long-term.
Head coach Ruben Amorim stated that knee injuries are unpredictable, and Sesko requires further examination to assess implications for January plans.
Concerns arose due to potential absences coinciding with Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Lisandro Martinez will join Argentina at their European base before the friendly against Angola but will not play in that match.
Martinez is returning from major knee surgery in February and has gradually resumed training under Amorim’s careful supervision at Carrington.
A United performance staff member will accompany Martinez to ensure limited travel stress, supporting his long-term rehabilitation and cautious reintegration into the squad.
Sesko’s full recovery timeline remains unclear until further tests are conducted, but the club is privately downplaying fears of a prolonged absence, reports BBC.
The forward will miss Slovenia’s fixtures against Kosovo and Sweden, which are pivotal for their World Cup play-off qualification chances.
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