Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has suffered another blow as striker Benjamin Sesko struggled during the international break, with Slovenian media describing him as “lonely” on the pitch.
The 21-year-old forward, who had recently found form at Old Trafford with goals against Brentford and Sunderland, was hoping to carry that momentum into Slovenia’s World Cup qualifiers.
However, goalless draws against Kosovo and Switzerland left Slovenia’s qualification hopes hanging by a thread, reports Mirror.
Local outlet Ekipa sympathised with Sesko, rating him 6.5/10 and referencing Akon’s famous song Lonely to describe his isolation during the Switzerland game.
The report noted that he “had no service” and “looked cut off” from his teammates for most of the match.
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Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek was more critical, claiming his attackers lacked “bloodlust” after failing to register a single shot on target.
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That assessment will worry Amorim, who was hoping Sesko would return to Manchester full of confidence.
The Manchester United boss already faces growing scrutiny after a difficult start to the Premier League campaign, and Sesko’s dip in form adds to his list of concerns.
Amorim urged his players to “show actions, not words,” stressing that commitment and intensity are non-negotiable if the team wants to improve.
With United struggling for consistency and goals, the Portuguese manager will be hoping Sesko rediscovers his spark quickly when domestic football resumes this weekend.
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