Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko faces the prospect of being sidelined until early next year due to an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old forward has not played for the past five weeks, dealing with a separate issue from a shin injury that has troubled him for approximately six months.

Following comprehensive medical evaluations at the club's Carrington training facility, sources indicate that Sesko’s absence could extend to around four months. Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has declined to specify the nature of the current setback but indicated that the team would provide an update on Sesko's condition ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth.

United entered the season without signing additional centre-forward cover, a strategic decision that may be reconsidered if Sesko’s recovery timeline necessitates reinforcement. The potential January transfer activity might also hinge on the club’s ability to move forward Joshua Zirkzee, who recently scored his first goal of the campaign. The Dutch striker, 25, could be pivotal in any squad adjustments as the club navigates this period of uncertainty regarding its attacking options.