'From What I Hear' - Carrick ‘working personally’ with Man United player one-on-one in training
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 9 May 2026 8:00, UK Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick is feeling the benefits of working one-on-one with Benjamin Sesko.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, amid Sesko’s resurgence under Carrick.The striker was signed under Ruben Amorim last summer in a deal worth up to £74million, but he struggled for form until Carrick’s arrival in January.The 22-year-old has now scored seven Premier League goals since Carrick was appointed interim boss, helping the Red Devils secure a Champions League place.Man United are on a three-game winning streak, with Sesko having started all those matches, and Carrick’s side could wrap up third spot if they beat Sunderland next in the Premier League. ⚽ Man United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Manchester United fixture. VISIT THE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Michael Carrick ‘has an arm around Benjamin Sesko’s shoulders’Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Sesko could become a “major player” for Man United next season.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks that Carrick should be praised for getting the best out of Sesko.Games Started17Goals11Chances Created9Successful Dribbles33.33%Duels Won40.7%Benjamin Sesko’s 2025-26 Premier League stats for Manchester United.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Sesko’s a young player, and he took time to settle in the Premier League.
He feels like he’s got an arm around his shoulders. He’s got belief and we all know strikers play on confidence.
With a good pre-season behind him as well, he’s got the talents. He’s got an eye for goal, he’s finishing well and he believes now.“With Carrick, he’s got that confidence, and that exudes into the squad when you’ve got a striker in form like that, and finally they got one right.