Man Utd dealt major Benjamin Sesko injury blow as Michael Carrick admits return date for £65m striker is 'not clear'

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has delivered a frustrating fitness update regarding star striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of a crucial Premier League meeting with Tottenham. The Slovenian forward is set for a spell on the sidelines as the club struggles to get to the bottom of a persistent shin problem.

Sesko was forced to sit out United’s recent 1-1 draw against Fulham after aggravating a nagging shin problem . The striker subsequently withdrew from Slovenia's international squad, joining Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Karl Darlow on the treatment table.

The timing is terrible for a stuttering United side desperately looking to kick-start their campaign. They host a winless Tottenham on Saturday , but Carrick must navigate a growing absentee list. Defenders Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also picked up fresh knocks over the recent international break, further depleting the squad.