Former Arsenal player Theo Walcott, meanwhile, has drawn parallels between United’s summer signing and Thierry Henry. After stringing together three straight wins last month, United conceded two straight draws in the Premier League in November.
Difficult start and physical problems for Sesko
Ruben Amorim brought on Sesko in the 58th minute of Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. However, at the end of the match, the striker had to leave the field following a strong tackle from Micky van de Ven. His brief appearance was marked by a few missed opportunities.
The former RB Leipzig player is having a difficult start in England, with only two goals scored in twelve matches in all competitions for the Red Devils. His lack of efficiency in front of goal sometimes penalized United’s performances.
Shearer disappointed by Sesko
Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Shearer, the Premier League’s all-time top scorer, said: ” Sesko struggled once again. He has only scored twice in twelve appearances and today he came on with half an hour to go. He had two clear chances and should have scored, to be honest. We served him very well. He must either hit earlier or raise faster. In the Premier League, he won’t have as much time to control the ball on his right foot. This second opportunity is what intrigues me the most. I know he lacks confidence, but every center forward knows that you can’t let the central defender come back, you have to outflank Van de Ven.
By now he should have a clear idea of where the goalkeeper is and what he is going to do. » I don’t think he knows what he wants to do, because I don’t even think he realizes that Van de Ven is there and urging him. I know he lacks confidence, but he absolutely needs to do better. Nobody likes to see him go out injured and we hope his knee is okay, but these are two clear chances at this level, chances that someone has to make good on.
Sesko compared to Henry
Former Arsenal striker Walcott compared Sesko to Gunners legend Henry, adding: “As a striker, I was always my biggest critic. How many centers have I completed? How many shots did I attempt? Did I eliminate my opponent? Benjamin Sesko is not performing very well at the moment and Manchester United do not seem to be playing to his strengths. But there is still time.
“I remember the arrival of Thierry Henry in the Premier League: he was far from being the player we know today. I also played with Olivier Giroud; it took him about ten games to really find his rhythm, and few people remember that. We all saw in training what type of player he was going to become. »
