Hurt Benjamin Sesko to Sit Out Slovenia Matches but United Hopeful of Swift Return
Striker Benjamin Sesko will be absent from the Slovenian national team's upcoming matches versus Kosovo and Sweden due to a knee injury sustained during the latest game at Tottenham. However, the club remains hopeful that he might be back in time to play against the Everton side after the international break.
Knock Details and Timeline
The attacker had to come off in the 87th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham after being brought on in the 58th minute replacing teammate Mazraoui. Manager the team's manager expressed concern after the game, resulting in the player's pull-out from the Slovenia squad.
Manchester United will carry out further tests at their Carrington facility this week, but initial assessments suggest a possible return in time for the Everton on November 24th.
Additional Squad News
Maguire and Casemiro likewise were forced off the field during the Tottenham encounter. Although Maguire's status remains unclear, it is understood that the midfielder is fit and has reported for national team commitments with Brazil.
Lisandro Martínez, who has been sidelined after a knee injury in February, will travel to Argentina at their European training camp. But, the defender won't play in the Friday exhibition match versus Angola at Luanda. A staff member of the club's performance team will accompany Martínez, who has lately returned to training with the first-team group.