What if Benjamin Šeško had finally launched his adventure at Manchester United? Courted by several European big names last summer, the Slovenian international (45 caps) finally chose to join the Red Devils in exchange for a big check from Leipzig. Author of prolific seasons in the Bundesliga, he arrived at Old Trafford with the label of a scorer with a great future. But his debut in the Premier League proved much more complicated than expected.
Mute during his first appearances, he had to wait until the end of September to open his account against Brentford, before registering a second achievement a few days later against Sunderland. Despite his first flashes, the 22-year-old striker quickly became the target of much criticism. With only two goals and an assist in his first eleven matches, some observers, such as Gary Neville, pointed to an insufficient return for a player recruited for more than 75 million euros. But in recent weeks, the trend has completely reversed.
Šeško finally launched
Decisive scorer on the pitch at West Ham on February 10 (1-1), before doing it again at Everton a week later (0-1), the Slovenian striker perfectly summed up his state of mind. “ For me, every time I come on the field, it’s important to try to help the team. That’s why I’m here. Whether it’s for five minutes or 90 minutes, it doesn’t really matter. » A mentality rewarded Sunday afternoon against Crystal Palace, where he again scored the winning goal (2-1). This time in the shoes of a holder. “ He’s a very good player, we just wanted to give him confidence again. He is very aware that he has to score every week for this club », greeted Bruno Fernandes, decisive passer on his goal.
With six goals in his last seven appearances, including four in the last four games, Šeško is now one of the most in-form strikers in the Premier League. In 2026, only Igor Thiago has scored more than him in the league. “ It’s not a bet. Benjamin is in a good situation and he has had a major impact in recent weeks. He’s learning what it’s like to play here. We are here to help him and I am sure that will continue. He’s willing to do whatever it takes », Confided his coach Michael Carrick after the success against the Eagles. A newfound efficiency which partly explains the great dynamics of Manchester United, currently 3rd in the championship. The Red Devils will now try to consolidate their place on the podium on Wednesday at Newcastle United, with Benjamin Šeško more active than ever.
