Benjamin Sesko: The Man United stats that show why Michael Carrick is right not to start him
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Man United’s next game sees them travel to Bournemouth on Friday night, and stats have shown that Carrick should resist the calls to throw Sesko in from the off once again. ⚽ 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 Benjamin Sesko’s link-up play not enough at the momentSesko has endured a mixed campaign following his initial £66million move from RB Leipzig last summer, but he has now started to find his feet in the Premier League.
Check out Benjamin Sesko’s live ratings, heatmap, and full 2026 scout report here.Carrick is facing increasing pressure from the supporters to throw the youngster back into the side on a regular basis and use Cunha and Mbeumo in the wings, but stats show that he is still not ready for what United need at the moment. Stats (Per 90)SeskoCunhaMbeumoShots on Target 1.921.261.27Successful Passes11.725.422.7Chances Created0.551.131.65Successful Dribble %25%46.2%30.4%Duels Won %38.2%46.3%31.1%Touches31.555.447Sesko’s Premier League stats compared to Cunha and Mbeumo, as per Fotmob.Sesko is has been far less involved than Cunha and Mbeumo so far this season, given that the duo are both averaging significantly more successful passes and touches per 90 than the striker.Sesko also lags behind in terms of chances created and duels won, although his finishing stats are superior.
United are not yet in a position as a team where they can afford to carry a striker who may go unnoticed for large parts of the game before popping up with a goal, and as a result, the movement of Cunha and Mbeumo, combined with their ability to interchange with the midfield, makes them better options to start.Carrick has found a perfect situation at the moment where Sesko is impacting a game almost every time he comes on from the bench, and as a result, it is surely not worth him trying to change a winning formula.Sesko pushing for Michael Carrick appointment at Man UnitedFormer United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Sesko is among a number of senior players who are pushing for Carrick to get the manager’s job on a full-time basis.The former recruitment chief labelled the starlet’s progression under the interim boss as “amazing,” and added that he will undoubtedly be keen to see the temporary appointment stick around. Brown suggested that he has heard from inside Old Trafford that the players are all hugely satisfied with the work that Carrick has done so far, and are keen to see him stay on for next season at least.