In a thrilling match on Friday night, Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko played a crucial role for Slovenia, securing a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sweden. The 22-year-old striker, though still seeking his first goal for United, showcased his skills with a pivotal assist late in the game.

Sesko proved his mettle by fending off a couple of Swedish defenders to set up Zan Vipotnik, equalizing in the crucial moments of the 2026 World Cup qualification fixture. Despite not finding the net himself, this performance underlines his growing importance on the international stage.

Since joining Manchester United, Sesko has yet to break his goal drought, registering four appearances without a goal. He has started just once in the EFL Cup match against Grimsby Town, and has played a total of 80 minutes in three Premier League matches against Arsenal, Fulham, and Burnley. With Matheus Cunha potentially sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Sesko may get his chance to shine in the upcoming Manchester derby against arch-rivals City.

During the match against Sweden, Sesko maintained a solid performance according to Sofascore metrics, making 33 touches, and completing 15 out of 19 passes. He also won two out of six ground duels alongside one aerial duel that set up his team’s vital assist.

While it may seem that the young striker is yet to find his form in the 2025-26 season, logging those 90 minutes on the pitch is a promising sign for his development and future contributions to Manchester United.

Looking ahead, Slovenia will continue their World Cup quest with an upcoming match against Switzerland on September 8. Afterward, Sesko will return to Manchester to gear up for what promises to be an exhilarating Manchester derby.

In his international career, he has netted 16 goals for Slovenia, leaving RB Leipzig with an impressive 39 goals and eight assists from 87 appearances. Will he finally unleash his potential at United and find the back of the net in the coming weeks? Fans eagerly await!