Amorim’s Expensive Dilemma: Manchester United Boss Confirms Sesko Out Until December in Candid Press Conference
Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has found himself caught in what many are calling his most “expensive dilemma” since taking charge at Old Trafford. The Portuguese tactician, who has quickly stamped his philosophy on the Red Devils, confirmed in his latest press conference that striker Benjamin Šeško will be sidelined until December due to a muscular injury — a blow that threatens to disrupt United’s rhythm in attack and expose the fragility of their squad depth.
The announcement came after days of speculation surrounding Šeško’s absence from training. Amorim’s tone was measured but carried a sense of frustration and disappointment — not only at the loss of one of his key attacking weapons but also at the mounting pressure to deliver results amid injuries and an expensive rebuild project still in its infancy.
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A Major Blow to United’s Attack
Šeško’s injury is more than just another name added to the injury list. Since arriving from RB Leipzig, the Slovenian forward has offered United a new dimension: pace in transition, aerial dominance, and an instinctive knack for finding space behind defenders. His understanding with Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo was beginning to blossom, with signs of a developing chemistry that could have carried United through the difficult winter stretch of fixtures.
But now, Amorim must make do without his €65 million striker for nearly a month. “It’s a setback,” the manager admitted during the press conference. “Benjamin felt something during training and after the scans, we decided not to risk him. He’ll be out until early December. We have to protect him — he’s young, and we don’t want to cause more damage.”
The news dampened the optimism that had been brewing after United’s recent upturn in form. Having endured a rocky start to the season, the team appeared to have found stability under Amorim’s structured system, blending intensity with controlled possession. But losing Šeško could upset that balance.
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The Expensive Dilemma: Balancing Ambition and Reality
Amorim’s “expensive dilemma” refers to the growing tension between Manchester United’s ambition to compete at the highest level and the financial reality of the project unfolding at Old Trafford. The club invested heavily in the summer, bringing in Šeško, Matheus Cunha, and several young prospects to align with Amorim’s high-pressing, modern style. Yet, results have been inconsistent, and injuries have exposed how much more work is needed before United can be considered genuine title contenders.
The dilemma now lies in how Amorim manages both expectations and resources. “It’s not about how much we’ve spent,” he said pointedly. “It’s about how we use what we have. When you’re at Manchester United, everything is magnified — the wins, the losses, and even the injuries. We have to stay calm and trust the process.”
That process, however, is being tested. Amorim has tried to modernize United’s footballing identity — emphasizing positional play, coordinated pressing, and a flexible attacking structure.
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