Gary Lineker Comments on Benjamin Sesko's Manchester United Start
Manchester United remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches but could only draw against Nottingham Forest, as Benjamin Sesko struggled to make an impact.
Sesko's Performance and Comparison
Gary Lineker agreed with former Manchester United defender Gary Neville's assessment of Sesko's initial period at Old Trafford following his summer transfer from RB Leipzig. The Slovenian striker has managed two goals and one assist in ten Premier League appearances since his £74 million move. Manager Ruben Amorim has been carefully integrating the 22-year-old into the team.
Though Sesko seemed to improve before the international break with goals against Brentford and Sunderland, his performance against Nottingham Forest was underwhelming.
"I'm no further forward with him. The jury is out," Neville told NBC Sports after the draw 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."
"He looks awkward, he had a couple of really good opportunities in the first half - when balls got played over the top and his touch wasn't quite right. For £80 million, you can say he's young, or has a lot of potential and he's only just settling in, but you still want to see a bit more."
Lineker's Perspective on Sesko's Progress
On The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker noted that Cunha and Mbeumo have adapted more effectively to Amorim’s style, whereas Sesko has only shown flashes of his potential.
"I would say they are slightly better. I think they are moving in the right direction."
Despite the slow start, Sesko's future at Manchester United remains a topic of interest as he continues to adjust to the Premier League.
Summary: Gary Lineker supports Gary Neville's view that Benjamin Sesko's adjustment to Manchester United has been slow, especially compared to other new signings, though signs of potential remain.