Mount's head hug with Sesko

Sesko disappointed in the match MU drew Spurs 2-2.

In the 85th minute at Tottenham Stadium on the evening of November 8, Mount sent a pass that opened up a golden opportunity for Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenian striker broke through but was a step too slow, allowing Van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur) to clear the ball.

Mount stopped, holding his head. Sesko then left the pitch injured. A fleeting image that captured the entire emotion of Manchester United that night in London: regret, helplessness and disorientation.

Ruben Amorim wanted his team to be proactive, agile and in control. But when the big chance passed, all that was left was a helpless Mount in the middle of the field. Casemiro left the field in the 72nd minute, and from there United lost their balance. Mount clutching his head was a symbol of the moment the team lost its axis.

Sesko is expected to be a piece of the puzzle for the future. He has the size, the potential, the speed. But in a tight game like the one against Spurs, Sesko is still a player learning to adapt. The goals have not come, the ball feel is not good, and each time he misses, people are reminded of the old name: Rasmus Højlund.

Mount in MU's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

The former MU striker now plays for Napoli. In Serie A, he scores more regularly and plays with more confidence. The Italian press says he is “freed from the pressure of Old Trafford”. And MU, after parting ways with him, have yet to find a real replacement. Sesko has the appearance of Højlund, but lacks the necessary coldness in front of goal.

Mount knows the difference better than anyone. He used to pass to Højlund in training, he used to see the young striker finish without touching the ball. On the night of November 8, Mount could only hold his head as the opportunity vanished. The image was not just about a missed shot, but also a symbol of how MU operates: a lot of effort, little effect.

Amorim said he wanted a younger, more dynamic team. But youth always comes at the price of inexperience. Spurs took full advantage of that to lead 2-1. It took a stoppage-time header from De Ligt for United to equalise 2-2. A valuable point, but the way they achieved it exposed a worrying fragility.

If Højlund had stayed at Old Trafford, that 85th-minute move might have been different. No one was sure he would have scored, but at least Mount would have found his familiar rhythm. United lost that when they let him go. And now they are witnessing the difference between potential and performance.

Hojlund had a good start in Napoli.

Mount’s hug was a small moment, but it told a big story. United are changing, but not really moving forward. They have a new coach, new tactics, new personnel. But if they continue to let valuable opportunities pass them by, both on the pitch and in the transfer market, all the changes will only stop at the surface.

Mount bowed his head, Sesko stood still. A beautiful, sad and true image. It showed that United were on the right track, but not strong enough to go fast enough. And while Højlund smiled in Napoli, Manchester United continued to search for someone who could seize the moment, something that top football always treasures most.

Source: https://znews.vn/cai-om-dau-cua-mount-voi-sesko-post1601119.html