Man Utd’s Sesko pulls out of Slovenia squad

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Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s Nations League squad after missing Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Fulham.

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The 23-year-old sat out the trip to Craven Cottage with a shin problem sustained in last week’s League Cup defeat to Brighton.

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He will miss two matches against Scotland and games against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

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“Manchester United can confirm that Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad ahead of the upcoming three-week international break,” the club said in a statement on Monday.

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“Benjamin will undergo tests this week before defining his individual recovery plan.”

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Sesko, who has scored two goals for United this season, became the fourth player from the club to pull out of international duty on Monday.

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Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are both out of England’s squad, while Karl Darlow withdrew from the Wales camp.

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Michael Carrick’s United are a lowly 12th in the Premier League table after taking just five points from their opening five games.

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Their next match is at home to bottom side Tottenham on October 10.

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AFP

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