Benjamin Sesko: A burning desire to shine at Manchester United

To win over the demanding Manchester United fans, Benjamin Sesko is making every effort to adapt to his new environment, from building relationships with teammates and practicing meditation to turning off all social media apps.

Last month, at The England pub in Ljubljana, they showed the Manchester derby. This is understandable, as it's a popular gathering place for Manchester United supporters in Slovenia.

However, elsewhere, in bars across the capital, people had switched off their TVs in anger before the clash began, after news broke that Sesko had been benched by manager Michael Carrick.

Sesko joined MU for a fee of £73 million - Photo: BBC

Slovenians have a great appreciation for sports stars, and in the world of football, at least, no one is bigger than Sesko.

He arrived at Old Trafford for a fee of £73.7 million – a true blockbuster signing, considering the transfer value. However, that didn't guarantee the 22-year-old a starting place.

It's difficult for a newcomer like Sesko to integrate, given Manchester United's inconsistent form under three different managers in just six months.

Speaking to Arena Sport, Sesko said: "Sports are full of changes at any club and at any time. It all depends on how you approach it. I see it as a learning experience, something that I need time to adapt to."

The Slovenian striker trains hard.

Last November, Gary Neville commented that, despite being 1.96m tall, Sesko "looked clumsy" and "was far inferior to other Manchester United signings like Mbeumo or Matheus Cunha".

At that moment, Ruben Amorim responded frankly. A source from MU even revealed: " Sesko is one of the most dedicated players at the club. "

The young striker immediately forged a close relationship with Diogo Dalot, based on the Portuguese defender's rigorous training regimen, which he inherited from Cristiano Ronaldo.

They compete each day to see who gets to the Carrington training ground first. Upon arrival, both will use the turbo chamber and other facilities recently upgraded by the team.

Sesko became friends with Dalot - Photo: MUFC

When Sesko was looking to buy a house in Cheshire last summer, he wanted one with a gym, an ice tub, and a private sauna so he could do his rehabilitation workouts at home.

Sesko further shared: "I think hard work always pays off if you put your heart and soul into it. Everyone is different. As for me, I like to delve into the details."

The Slovenian striker decided to hire a fitness trainer and a private chef.

"I told the chef he could prepare anything he wanted. The important thing was to contact the club's nutritionist. That way, he would know exactly what I needed to eat to perform at the highest level."

Sesko also practices meditation to keep his mind relaxed, calm, and balanced.

On the day he signed with MU, they noticed that Sesko had no entourage surrounding him. He was only accompanied by his agent, Elvis Basanovic.

Sesko started scoring decisive goals for MU - Photo: MUFC

Staying away from social media has also been helpful. Sesko and his teammates still post the required photos on Instagram after each match. However, he rarely reads the comments.

Having struggled under Amorim, Sesko had a resurgence when Darren Fletcher took over as interim manager, scoring goals against Burnley and Brighton.

When Michael Carrick took over, he and his new team spent more time working directly with individuals, including Benjamin Sesko.

He also quickly proved his abilities to manager Carrick, with a superb piece of skill that found the back of the net against Fulham, helping MU win a thrilling last-minute victory. Or the crucial volley that secured a point against West Ham recently.

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