Manchester United’s midfield maestro Michael Carrick confirmed that striker Benjamin Sesko has no set return date following a second shin injury that has sidelined the 23‑year‑old for the club’s upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur. Sesko, who had already missed the 1‑1 draw with Fulham before the international break, withdrew from Slovenia duty after a similar injury kept him out for three months during the summer. Carrick said the new injury is in a comparable area but not identical, and the team is still assessing its severity. “We’re still working through it a little bit to see how long the issue will be,” Carrick explained, adding that the club hopes for a swift recovery but that the timeline remains unclear.
The injury means Sesko will be absent for the Old Trafford fixture on Saturday. Carrick also noted that other squad members are dealing with fitness concerns. Patrick Dorgu is out after a hamstring problem sustained while playing for Denmark, and Noussair Mazraoui remains doubtful for the Spurs game. However, Carlos Baleba, who joined from Brighton in the summer, has shown improvement in training and may be available for selection.
Carrick gave a brief overview of the fitness status of several players. He said Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have both completed some training sessions, while Amad and others have also been involved in light work. The overall picture is mixed, with some players returning to full training and others still in the recovery phase.
With Sesko’s absence, United will rely on their depth to confront Tottenham. The club’s medical team is monitoring the striker’s progress closely, and Carrick remains optimistic that a return is possible soon, though he stressed that the exact timeline cannot be confirmed at this stage. The upcoming match will test the squad’s resilience and the effectiveness of the injury management plan as United prepare to host Spurs at Old Trafford.