Benjamin Sesko is still searching for his first Manchester United goal since his £73.6 million move, but a training ground snapshot showing him attempt a Mark Hughes-style scissor volley has fans excited about what’s to come.
Benjamin Sesko is yet to make his mark in front of goal for Manchester United, but the Slovenian striker has caught attention with an acrobatic moment in training that evoked memories of Old Trafford legend Mark Hughes.
The £73.6 million summer signing from RB Leipzig has featured in five matches so far this season, playing close to 300 minutes, but he has yet to find the back of the net. His struggles on the pitch have left some fans anxious, though his latest training ground effort suggests there’s plenty of flair waiting to be unleashed.
Sesko channels Mark Hughes
United shared a picture from Thursday’s training session showing Sesko attempting a side-on scissor volley — a strike synonymous with Hughes during his late 1980s and 1990s peak, most famously in the 1989 Manchester derby. The resemblance sparked excitement among supporters who hope the 20-year-old can soon replicate such brilliance in a competitive fixture.
Sharp behind closed doors
Despite his lack of goals, reports from Carrington indicate Sesko has impressed coaches and teammates. The forward has been described as “very sharp” in front of goal during practice, regularly drawing “ripples of applause” with his finishing. Ruben Amorim and his staff remain confident it’s only a matter of time before that sharpness translates into matches.
The numbers so far
Sesko’s Premier League statistics underline his slow start. In 300 minutes across five games, he has taken just five shots, with only one hitting the target. He has managed only eight touches inside the opposition box and, despite his imposing 6ft 5in frame, has won just nine of 17 aerial duels. It’s a far cry from the prolific form that convinced United to beat Europe’s top clubs to his signature.
Brentford test could be decisive
Manchester United face Brentford on Saturday in a key Premier League clash, and Sesko is expected to start as Amorim looks for a focal point in attack. The Red Devils have yet to string together back-to-back wins this season, and fans will be eager to see if Sesko can break his duck and ignite his Old Trafford career.
If his training ground theatrics are anything to go by, the breakthrough might not be far away.
