Including former Bayern Munich man: Amorim could turn to three Man United stars after Sesko blow

Manchester United main striker Benjamin Sesko is set to be out for a month after sustaining a knee injury against Tottenham Hotspur.

Sesko has impressed with his link-up play and his absence will be duly felt, especially with the team using a direct approach in attack.

Manager Ruben Amorim must now turn to in-house solutions as he searches for a temporary fix up front.

We believe three United forwards are perfectly positioned to seize this unexpected opportunity and shine in Sesko’s absence.

Joshua Zirkzee

It has been a frustrating start to the 2025–26 campaign for Joshua Zirkzee, who remarkably has yet to start a single match this season.

That wait may finally come to an end when the Red Devils welcome Everton to Old Trafford next week.

Zirkzee produced only nine goal contributions across 49 appearances last season.

The former Bayern Munich man lacks the pace to thrive as a traditional number nine but could serve as a solid target man up front.

Chido Obi

The 17-year-old broke into the senior side under Amorim last season and immediately caught the eye.

He made eight appearances for the first team before lighting up the post-season tour with a brace.

A lack of European fixtures and United’s early Carabao Cup exit have limited his senior minutes, pushing him back into Under-21 action this term.

Obi will undoubtedly be eager to return to the senior set-up and make goal contributions to earn a permanent promotion.

Gabriele Biancheri

Biancheri has proved to be a lethal striker over the last two campaigns.

While Obi has stolen much of the spotlight, Biancheri has been steadily polishing his all-round game and sharpening his instincts in front of goal.

The 19-year-old has huge potential that is highlighted by his seven goal contributions in eight Premier League 2 games.

United simply cannot afford to overlook a talent of his calibre without giving him a genuine chance to prove himself.

Amorim must start including the Wales youth international in matchday squads, giving him cameos from the bench to assess whether he can translate his prolific academy form at senior level.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .