Amorim has to unleash £73.6m Man Utd star for the biggest test vs Man City
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim must make a bold selection call for the upcoming clash with Manchester City.
Benjamin Sesko should be handed his Premier League full debut when United face their arch-rivals at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The Slovenian striker featured in both of his nation’s fixtures over the international break, starting against Sweden and Switzerland.
Slovenia battled back to secure a 2-2 draw with Sweden, but their trip to Switzerland ended in a humbling 3-0 defeat yesterday.
His side had only 35% possession against Switzerland and failed to create any big chance.
Despite limited support from his teammates, Sesko delivered a decent performance.
He fired one shot on target and had three touches in the opposition box.
He also created two chances and won three of his five duels (including a 100% aerial success rate).
His blend of raw athleticism and silky first-touch control was evident, even if he could not drag his side back into the contest.
The 22-year-old arrived at Old Trafford this summer from RB Leipzig in a deal worth €85 million (£73.6m).
Amorim has used him off the bench in all three league games and started him in the Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby last month.
After 180 minutes of football under his belt, Amorim may not have an excuse to bench his star striker any further.
With concerns over the fitness of Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, it is a no-brainer for the head coach to hand him his first league start.
His presence would give United a focal point in attack as well as aerial dominance in the box.
Patrick Dorgu could also return to the XI after Diogo Dalot experienced muscle discomfort last week.
His early whipped deliveries from the left flank are tailor-made for the towering forward.
Despite their dip in form, Man City remain one of the best teams in Europe, and Sesko will have to work tirelessly to make his mark.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .