Unfairly criticised: £73.7m Man United man has a point to prove vs Wolves
Manchester United are set to host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League today.
It is the final fixture of the calendar year, offering United one last opportunity to end 2025 on a commanding note.
Wolves are the weakest side in the league by a considerable margin this season.
They are still searching for their first victory, having scraped together just two points from 18 miserable outings.
On paper, this is the kind of fixture a United side should steamroll with authority.
Yet United manager Ruben Amorim faces a significant selection headache, with as many as eight senior first-team players potentially unavailable.
That shortage places increased responsibility on the shoulders of those fit enough to feature.
One player firmly in the spotlight is Benjamin Sesko.
The Slovenia international has registered two goals and one assist across 14 league appearances so far.
Those raw numbers have fuelled criticism from pundits who judge strikers purely by their goal tally.
We clearly believe that Sesko’s influence has been far greater than the numbers suggest.
The 22-year-old has impressed with his hold-up play and tidy ball distribution.
United have been craving a striker for several years who could hold the ball, compete with defenders and allow runners to burst forward in transition.
There is still refinement required, particularly in the final third against deep-defending opponents.
His finishing must become more ruthless, but patience is essential and the striker clearly deserves time.
The £73.7 million signing will be desperate to announce himself on the scoresheet today against a Wolves side that has already conceded 39 league goals.
With Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo all absent, creativity through central areas is likely to be limited.
That places greater emphasis on Amorim’s full-backs or wing-backs (depending on the formation) to provide quality service from wide areas.
If the delivery is right, Sesko’s towering frame and aerial presence could prove decisive as United look to power their way to a fitting year-end victory.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .