Manchester United lost its bet

Manchester United, the terrible news!

Manchester United lost its bet

Signed to embody the attacking future of Manchester United , Benjamin Šeško is already facing his first turbulence in England. The Slovenian striker, prised away from RB Leipzig for €85 million last summer, is struggling to live up to the huge expectations placed on him. The player's decision was clear: despite persistent approaches from Newcastle and other suitors, Šeško wanted Old Trafford.

"The history of Manchester United is special, but what really excited me was the future of the project," he said at his unveiling.

The numbers speak for themselves: just 2 goals and 1 assist in 11 appearances , including seven starts. A return deemed insufficient by several pundits, starting with Gary Neville:

"For €85 million, you expect much more. He looks clumsy, imprecise... he's a long way off the required level."

Šeško, who dazzled in the Bundesliga (21 goals last season), is discovering the relentless nature of English football, where every ball is contested at a higher tempo. Even the British press has started to make unflattering comparisons, with the Daily Mail noting that "his tally is lower than Højlund's over the same period".

As if that weren't enough, the 22-year-old centre-forward was forced off the pitch on November 8 after just 32 minutes against Tottenham, following a knee injury. Initial assessments suggested it was just a knock, but the latest reports from the Daily Mail and The Sun confirm he will be out for around a month . This news prompted a reaction from Ruben Amorim:

"I'm worried. Ben is essential for this team, we need to assess everything."

Šeško will use this period to recover physically... but also to clear his head. Because at Manchester United , centre-forwards rarely get an adaptation period. Now, the Slovenian must prove he can become the exception.