Analyzing Manchester United's Forward Struggles: Ruben Amorim Urges Benjamin Sesko to Improve in Front of Goal
Ruben Amorim has issued a challenge to Benjamin Sesko to enhance his clinical finishing skills, emphasizing the need for improvement in the final moments. Let's dive into the recent performance of Sesko and the expectations placed upon him in light of his struggles in front of goal.

Ruben Amorim has challenged Benjamin Sesko to be more clinical in front of goal, while stating that he is a "completely different" striker to Napoli loanee Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United spent £74 million ($100m) on the Slovenia international last summer and sent his Danish counterpart to join Antonio Conte's Serie A holders. And after seeing Sesko fail to fire against Leeds United, Amorim has laid down the gauntlet for the 22-year-old.Since swapping RB Leipzig for United at the start of the season, Sesko has not lived up to his hefty price tag, with the 6ft 5in forward scoring just two goals in 16 Premier League appearances. In the 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday, the Slovenian missed some gilt-edged chances as the Red Devils once again failed to make a statement in the race for Champions League qualification. The visitors had 54.8 per cent possession, 15 shots to Leeds' 10, and an expected goals tally of 1.46 vs 0.92 and Amorim rued his team's inability to convert their advantage into a victory.He told TNT Sports: "I think we played well. I think we had more control in this game than we showed against Wolves. That is important because it shows how you can prepare for this week with the mistakes that we learned from the last game. We controlled Leeds, on the set pieces, the second balls, they are really quick up front. We controlled it well. We had our opportunities to win the game. We are losing games on the details - the Leeds goal, we are controlling the game and then one kick of the ball in transition but we managed to get back into the game. Last year it would be completely different. This year we are more in control of the games than we were last year but we are frustrated not to win."For all of Hojlund's flaws, the Denmark international still scored 26 goals in 95 games for United, before heading out on loan to Napoli last summer. In half a season at the Italian champions, he has netted nine times in 20 outings and at present, it seems like the 22-year-old wants to join Conte's team permanently. And while Sesko isn't hitting the heights he achieved at Leipzig, Amorim still believes in the young forward, despite calling on him to improve in the "last moments" in front of goal.He told reporters: "To miss the chances he’s missing, he’s always there. That’s the first step. He’s aggressive when he has to fight for the first ball. If you miss chances, they will say the player did everything wrong, he just needs to score one. We need to have possession in this environment, if we’re trying to be the team we were in the past, with a lot of transition, we don’t want to be like that. We play better compared to last week. We were talking two seconds ago about the chances Ben had. He needs to score one and the weight will lift. Ben is completely different from Rasmus. He’s doing the right things. He needs to improve the last moments."Matheus Cunha's second-half finish cancelled out Brenden Aaronson's opener in what was the Brazilian's fourth goal of the season. While Amorim praised the former Wolves man, he said it was a team effort in attack.He told TNT Sports: "Not just him but Josh [Zirkzee] played well in the 20 minutes he had, Ben [Sesko] linked the play well today, [Manuel] Ugarte is showing that he has more to give, and I am really pleased. If these guys play well we always have the chance to win the game."While Cunha started in attack alongside Sesko, he saved most of his praise for United substitute Zirkzee, who got the assist for the away team's equaliser. He added that it is a "pleasure" to play with the Netherlands international.Cunha told BBC Match of the Day: "It is easier to say that every game we want to win but of course after the draw against Wolves at Old Trafford three was a negative feeling and we wanted to change that, to come here and win, and to step into the top four. Today the feeling is a little bit like this again, we wanted to win but we drew, so we need to go again. I feel like the first half was ok. We talk in the dressing room about managing the press and we tried to do something but we did not create a lot. In the second half we have the goal which I think was a lack of attention from everyone but we scored after three minutes and give ourselves energy to try to go for more."Josh is a pleasure to play with him, he has a lot of quality. His situation is not good but he has the quality to change it. He needs to understand this and we want to count on him. We are here to push him. After the goal last week and the assist today he will have more confidence to be with us and do his role."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingStruggling striker Sesko will hope to find his goalscoring touch on Wednesday when United travel to relegation-threatened Burnley in the Premier League. Four days later, they host Brighton in the third round of the FA Cup.
Struggles of Benjamin Sesko at Manchester United
Following his high-profile move to Manchester United from RB Leipzig, Benjamin Sesko has failed to live up to expectations, only managing two goals in 16 Premier League appearances. Ruben Amorim has expressed his concerns about Sesko's lack of efficiency in converting chances, urging the 22-year-old to elevate his performance in critical situations.
Comparison with Rasmus Hojlund
While acknowledging the differences between Sesko and Napoli loanee Rasmus Hojlund, who had a more prolific record at United before his loan move, Amorim highlighted the diverse qualities each striker possesses. Despite Sesko's struggles, Amorim still believes in the young forward and aims to support his development, especially in improving his effectiveness in crucial moments in front of goal.
Team Performance and Offensive Contributions
Although Sesko failed to find the back of the net in the game against Leeds United, Ruben Amorim commended other players like Matheus Cunha and Joshua Zirkzee for their contributions. Emphasizing the collective effort required for success in attack, Amorim stressed the importance of players stepping up and delivering when given the opportunity.
Looking Ahead: Fixtures and Expectations
As Manchester United navigate a crucial period in their season, struggling striker Sesko will aim to rediscover his goalscoring touch in upcoming fixtures against Burnley and Brighton. With pressure mounting on the team to secure Champions League qualification, Sesko's form in front of goal will be pivotal in determining United's success.






