Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko had a difficult outing against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, failing to register a single shot and losing possession 13 times during his 66 minutes on the pitch as Michael Carrick's side were knocked out 3-2.
Despite United's bright start, taking a 2-0 lead early on, Sesko struggled to get involved in the game. He was eventually substituted in the 66th minute as Brighton mounted a comeback to win.
Sesko's personal statistics painted a grim picture of his performance. He managed only 23 touches, completed just eight of his 14 passes (57% accuracy), and failed to create any chances. More concerningly, he had zero shots on target, attempted no successful dribbles, and lost possession 13 times. He also won only four of his nine duels.
While Manchester United's overall service, particularly from crosses, wasn't ideal, elite strikers are expected to impose themselves even when service is limited. Sesko needs to be more proactive with his movement, making runs to stretch defenders and utilizing his physicality to hold up the ball. His link-up play also requires significant improvement, as evidenced by his low pass completion rate.
Ultimately, the most worrying aspect for United is Sesko's inability to get into dangerous shooting positions. While missing chances is part of the game, finishing 66 minutes without a single shot suggests a lack of involvement where it counts most. This performance highlighted a quiet, isolated display that made him easy for Brighton to contain.
