Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko struck the biggest goal of his Red Devils career so far against Fulham.
When he signed for Manchester United last August, Benjamin Sesko made clear that he had joined his dream club.
United had been tracking Sesko for six years, and the commitment from both club and player now looks to be paying off.
Sesko has scored six goals for United to date, with four coming in 2026. He is finding form despite being yet to start a game under new head coach Michael Carrick.
His thumping strike against Fulham in the 3-2 win sparked wild celebrations from his teammates, and the Old Trafford crowd.
What impact will this winning goal have for Benjamin Sesko’s Man Utd career?
What a moment!
Benjamin Sesko’s work rate praised
Benjamin Sesko’s goal continued Manchester United’s win-streak under Michael Carrick, and showed just how lethal he can be.
The Slovenian striker’s confidence is clearly growing too, and after a few early worries, he has won the United fanbase over too.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, former United defender Rio Ferdinand said that he was thrilled for Sesko after hearing positive reports from Carrington.
Ferdinand explained: “What I would say about him from people on the training ground is his attitude is first class.
“He’s in every day, early, ready to prepare for training, ready to do the extras before training, getting his body right, to make sure that he’s ready to go out there and give his best every day in training, no stone is left unturned.
“And they say especially for a young kid, his mindset and his attitude has been first class.”
Ferdinand pointed out Manchester United’s celebrations for Sesko’s stoppage time goal, where he was mobbed by his teammates.
“That’s why you see the guys in the changing room raring about on the pitch reacting to his goal in the way that they was all so happy for him.
“You only get that type of reaction when they go, ‘you know what? He’s likable, and you must be a good kid, and you must show traits of someone who works really hard’.
“So good luck to him man. I want him to do well.”
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Sesko’s claim for starting spot
Benjamin Sesko is battling to earn a spot in the Manchester United starting line-up amid high quality competition from Bryan Mbeumo.
With limited opportunities he is having to be patient and make the most of his chances. His last two goals have come as a substitute.
Ferdinand added that he is a big believer in the striker, adding: “He’s got all the attributes you’d want in your number nine, by the way, modern day player.
“He’s big, he’s strong, he’s athletic, he’s agile, he’s got a clean strike.”
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