Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and is expected to return only in January 2027 following a concerning shin injury.
The 23‑year‑old Slovenian forward faces a prolonged rehabilitation period, with the club exercising extreme caution to protect his long‑term fitness.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the grim prognosis for United’s forward.
? Benjamin Šreško will be out until at least January due to shin injury, confirmed.
Manchester Uniter want their striker to be back in 2027 when 100% recovered, reports @TheAthleticFC. pic.twitter.com/XeF5njEEMC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2026
Manchester United’s medical team and senior management have agreed not to rush Sesko back into competition, opting instead for a meticulous rehabilitation program with specialist support before his return in 2027.
Benjamin Sesko injury struggles
Sesko’s absence deals a significant setback to manager Michael Carrick, further straining United’s challenging 2026‑27 campaign.
The forward has been battling a persistent lower‑leg problem that first emerged at the end of the previous season after a heavy collision with Liverpool.
After returning to action in early‑season matches, Sesko experienced a sharp recurrence during United’s Carabao Cup game against Brighton on September 16.
Further examinations and his withdrawal from international duty confirmed that bone stress in his shin necessitates an extended period of rest and targeted rehabilitation.
With Sesko sidelined for the rest of the calendar year, United’s attacking options are stretched thin during a demanding winter schedule.
Carrick will depend heavily on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to bear the goalscoring burden as United aim to rise out of the Premier League’s lower half.