Injured Benjamin Sesko to Sit Out Slovenian National Team Games but United Hopeful of Swift Return

Striker Benjamin Sesko will miss out on Slovenia's forthcoming fixtures against Sweden and Kosovo due to a knee injury sustained during the recent game against Tottenham. However, the club remains hopeful that he might be back in time to play against the Everton side after the international break.

Injury Particulars and Timeline

The attacker had to come off after 87 minutes of the Saturday 2-2 stalemate against Tottenham having been brought on in the 58th minute for Noussair Mazraoui. Manager the team's manager expressed concern after the game, resulting in Sesko's pull-out from the Slovenian national team.

Manchester United will carry out further tests at Carrington this week, but initial assessments point to a possible recovery ahead of the Everton match on 24 November.

Additional Squad Updates

Casemiro and Harry Maguire likewise were forced off the field during the Spurs encounter. Although the defender's status is yet to be determined, it is understood that the midfielder is available and has joined international duty for Brazil.

Lisandro Martínez, who has been sidelined since a knee injury back in February, will travel to Argentina at their European training camp. However, the center-back won't play in Friday's exhibition match versus Angola at Luanda. A member of the club's medical staff will support the player, who has lately returned to training with Amorim's squad.

Terry Jones
Terry Jones

A tech journalist with a decade of experience covering consumer electronics and digital innovation.