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Sesko didn't have a smooth start at Manchester United. The Slovenian striker needed time to adapt. But just as he was rediscovering his goal-scoring form, the team also entered their best run of the season. This left Carrick with no reason to change the starting lineup.
Ironically, Sesko's most significant contributions have come from the bench. His late goal against Fulham secured three valuable points. His brilliant performance at West Ham's London Stadium helped Manchester United maintain their unbeaten run under Carrick. He proved his worth whenever given the opportunity.
However, £66.4 million is not the price to pay for a "super substitute". With 5 goals in 6 games, Sesko clearly deserves more than a role coming on as a substitute from the 70th minute.
The draw against West Ham further exposed the problem. MU lacked a real anchor in the midfield. When Sesko came on, the attack immediately had a clear objective. The sense of danger also increased.
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Sesko is in great form. |
Carrick has previously been questioned about his habit of making late substitutions. The scenario in London repeated itself. If Sesko had been brought on earlier, it's very likely that MU could have maintained their perfect winning record. This makes the away game against Everton the perfect time to make a change.
But who will replace him?
Bruno Fernandes is untouchable. The Manchester United captain is currently the most outstanding player in the squad. He controls the tempo of the game and contributes directly to the goals.
Bryan Mbeumo is also a good sign. The new signing has settled in quickly, scoring 9 goals in the Premier League and leading the team's scoring charts. Both are almost certain to be in the starting lineup.
The competition is therefore only between Amad and Matheus Cunha. Cunha has experienced periods of stagnation after a promising start to the season. Nevertheless, he remains the type of player who can create breakthroughs from seemingly harmless situations. A moment of spontaneity from Cunha is enough to turn the tide.
Amad is different. Since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations in January, the 23-year-old hasn't scored or assisted. His usual explosiveness has temporarily disappeared. He's still energetic and moves around a lot, but his effectiveness has noticeably decreased.
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Amad Diallo could lose his place because of Sesko. |
It's also important to be fair. At 23, Amad still has a lot of room to develop. He was once a great hope for MU during a difficult period before. Ups and downs are inevitable for a young player.
Carrick is highly regarded for his man-management skills. His handling of Amad's situation will be particularly noteworthy. The Ivorian midfielder has previously spoken positively about the interim manager and expressed comfort in his current environment.
At Hill Dickinson Stadium, Carrick had to make a choice. If he wanted to maximize his attacking strength, Sesko needed to be given a chance from the start. And to do that, a "strategic player" had to accept being left out.
Source: https://znews.vn/mot-cai-ten-lon-se-bi-loai-khoi-doi-hinh-mu-post1629669.html
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