Gary Lineker Comments on Benjamin Sesko's Manchester United Start
Manchester United remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches but could only secure a draw against Nottingham Forest this weekend. Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko has struggled to find consistent form since his summer transfer from RB Leipzig.
Sesko's Performance and Statistics
Since joining United for £74 million, Sesko has scored two goals and provided one assist in ten top-flight appearances. Manager Ruben Amorim has been cautious, gradually integrating the 22-year-old striker into the squad. Sesko showed promise before the international break with goals against Brentford and Sunderland but struggled again against Nottingham Forest.
Gary Neville's Assessment
"I'm no further forward with him. The jury is out," Neville told NBC Sports after the Forest draw. "He's well off it compared to the other summer signings that Man United made up front in [Matheus] Cunha and [Bryan] Mbeumo. He looks awkward, he had a couple of really good opportunities in the first half - when balls got played over the top and his touch wasn't quite right. For £80 million, you can say he's young, or has a lot of potential and he's only just settling in, but you still want to see a bit more."
Gary Lineker's Perspective
On The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker agreed with Neville's evaluation, stating that Cunha and Mbeumo have adapted better to Amorim’s style of play, while Sesko has only shown glimpses of his potential.
"I would say they are slightly better. I think they are moving in the right direction."
Summary
Both experts recognize Sesko's talent yet remain cautious about his current impact at Manchester United as he continues to adjust to the Premier League.
Author's summary: Benjamin Sesko's adaptation to Manchester United's style remains a work in progress, with experts noting promise but calling for more consistent performances.