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Man United were held to a 2-2 draw by Spurs on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nManchester United managed to salvage a point against Tottenham Hotspur in North London, but one Red Devils star has been the target of some severe criticism from punditsMan United were held to a 2-2 draw by Spurs on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Benjamin Sesko has been told he was \u2018not ready\u2019 for Manchester United<\/a> after his injury setback. The Slovenian striker started as a substitute in the Red Devils\u2019 2-2 draw with Tottenham<\/a> in North London.<\/p>\n However, he lasted less than half-an-hour before he was taken off with an injury. Former United and Spurs<\/a> striker Dimitar Berbatov<\/a> gave his verdict on the Slovenian and suggested that he was not as prepared as he could have been ahead of coming on.<\/p>\n Speaking to Premier League<\/a> Productions, Berbatov said: \u201cI want to be supportive, I sympathise with his situation. Yes, he needed to do better, maybe take the ball more to his left foot so this way it eliminates the defender, but we cannot take away the tackle from Mickey van de Ven as well, great, great tackle.<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe that lack of confidence, playing minutes, it affects a player. Then when you get injured out of it, it shows maybe you are not ready to step into the game at full speed.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, former Spurs star Jermain Defoe<\/a> had a very similar opinion of Sesko\u2019s outing and suggested he was not ready to take to the pitch. He added: \u201cI said before the game, for a centre forward\u2026<\/p>\n READ MORE: Man Utd stars respond as injury issues mount for Ruben Amorim after Tottenham draw<\/a>READ MORE: Ruben Amorim drops big hint on January transfer plans after new Man Utd injury scare<\/a><\/p>\n “When you\u2019re rested or dropped, whatever it is, you\u2019re not in the team and you\u2019re disappointed, but make sure you\u2019re ready to come on, because you can change the game, you get a moment or a chance and you can change the game.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not saying it was an easy chance because it was a great tackle, but at the same time, when you go through it\u2019s conviction. The first touch always makes the goal, if you take the ball away from the defender then you can go and finish.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen he watches it back he\u2019ll be disappointed, he didn\u2019t actually have a shot at goal and he ends up getting injured but that\u2019s why you have to be ready to come on and make an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n What’s caused Sesko’s slow start to life with Manchester United? Share your thoughts in the comments below<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sesko\u2019s afternoon lasted less than half an hour and Ruben Amorim has revealed that he would undergo further testing for a potential knee injury. <\/a>Speaking after the full-time whistle, he said:\u201cWe have to check, he had something in his knee. We have to see.\u201d<\/p>\n The United boss added: \u201cBecause it\u2019s the knee we never know [how serious the injury is]. We need Ben to be a better team.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us, and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Benjamin](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_GettyImages-2245716337.jpg\")
Benjamin Sesko lasted less than half an hour for Man United against Spurs(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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