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Why Benjamin Sesko is not playing for Man Utd against Milan in final friendly
Aug 15 2026 14:17 · By Tony Mogan · 83 Reads
Sesko not in the squad taking on Milan today (Picture: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Benjamin Sesko is not in the squad for Manchester United ’s final pre-season match against AC Milan this afternoon.
The Slovenia international has not played a minute of the pre-season campaign, missing all six games ahead of next weekend’s Premier League opener against Hull City.
After a relatively slow start, Sesko shone following Michael Carrick ’s arrival at Old Trafford last season, starring in the super-sub role.
He scored his 12 th goal of the season in the victory over Liverpool in May but it proved to be his last contribution for the season.
The former RB Leipzig star aggravated a shin injury in that game, taking a nasty tumble down the infamous Old Trafford dip around the pitch, crashing into the advertising boards.
At the time, it wasn’t thought to have been a serious issue. But almost four months later, he is still to return having also had a whole summer off to recover.
In addition to Sesko, Mason Mount is also not involved against Milan in Poland after coming off in the 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain with a knock.
Sesko has trained but not played a minute of pre-season (Picture: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Even if passed fit, it seems unlikely Sesko will be deemed ready to lead the line for United at the MKM Stadium against Hull next Saturday afternoon.