Benjamin Sesko was substituted at half-time in Manchester United’s win over Liverpool.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed the reason he made a change at half-time.
With Manchester United leading 2-0 against Liverpool at the break, Benjamin Sesko did not return for the second half.
Carrick has confirmed it was due to an injury. It was sustained following a push from Ibrahim Konate.
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Carrick on Sesko
After the game Michael Carrick confirmed that Sesko had an injury prior to the game and the incident aggravated it.
Carrick said: “He’s been carrying a shin problem for some time, he got pushed and caught the bit that’s been causing him some problems.”
Sesko had scored Manchester United’s second goal, following an opener from Matheus Cunha.
It was his 12th goal of the season. He is Manchester United’s current top scorer, with 11 of those goals coming in the Premier League, the other in the FA Cup.
There is no indication over Sesko’s status for Manchester United’s next fixture, against Sunderland next Saturday.
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Sesko injury impacted the game
Amad was brought on for Sesko, forcing United to reshuffle the attack with Bryan Mbeumo moving to striker.
There was an immediate impact of the wrong kind, with Amad giving the ball away leading to a Liverpool goal.
Another mistake from United tied the game at 2-2, before Kobbie Mainoo popped up to score a winner.
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