Benjamin Sesko just joined Manchester United in a transfer worth €76.5 million, but he has started any Premier League game yet…
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has questioned Ruben Amorim's decision to repeatedly bench Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Manchester United had to rely on a 97th-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes to defeat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2 on Saturday.
On paper, the Red Devils were the absolute favourites due to their quality of squads. But Manchester United's performances in the past week didn't inspire much confidence.
Amorim's men dominated the early exchanges and eventually scored the opener via an own goal from Josh Cullen.
But Lyle Foster drew level for the clarets in the 55th minute. Bryan Mbeumo then replied with his first Premier League goal for the Red Devils, but Jaidon Anthony pulled one back for Burnley in the 66th minute.
It seemed like the game was destined for a stalemate until a VAR review in the last minute of stoppages gifted Manchester United a penalty. Fernandes made no mistake this time, as he converted to seal the win for the Premier League giants.
Sunday Oliseh Calls Out Manchester United boss over Sesko
Although United ran out with the three points, most fans would have expected a better performance.
Amorim's tactics and team selection has also been questioned due to his decision to start new signing Sesko from the bench in all three of their Premier League games.
Can someone please explain to me why Amorim isn't starting Sesko again Burnley?
— Osagie Alonge (@OsaGz) August 30, 2025
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh joined the conversation on social media, and he admitted that he was confused with the decision to bench Sesko repeatedly despite his apparent quality.
“Unless Sesko has an underlying condition, I am still short of words why such an expensive investment by Manchester United starts the game on the bench! Something just ain't right,” Oliseh said.
Sesko is still young and new at Manchester United. So he needs game time with the other forwards at the club.
If the Red Devils keep struggling to grind out results and Amorim continues to bench Sesko, the fans could turn on him.
