Amorim Remains Calm Despite Sesko's Slow Start at Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has openly acknowledged that Benjamin Sesko is finding it difficult to adapt to life at Old Trafford, though the Portuguese coach maintains a relaxed perspective on the young striker's early struggles.
The 22-year-old Slovenian international has managed just two goals in 11 appearances for the Red Devils since his high-profile £73.7 million transfer from RB Leipzig in August. This modest return has inevitably placed pressure on the shoulders of the highly-touted forward.
Learning to Handle Premier League Pressure
Amorim revealed that while he remains patient with the development process, Sesko himself is feeling the weight of expectations. "I understand how things are in football, and he's going to struggle," Amorim stated. "He has no experience here, and when everyone says that you are the next big thing, you hear that."
The United boss elaborated on the challenges facing young players in the Premier League spotlight: "If you don't perform every week, you are going to hear from club legends, from pundits, the media, and sometimes they are right. The ability to understand that this is normal and maintain your confidence is really hard for a kid."
Following United's recent 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, former captain Gary Neville commented that Sesko looked "miles off it" - the type of criticism Amorim is preparing his young striker to handle.
Rotation Plans for Fernandes and Contract Situations
Looking ahead, Amorim suggested that captain Bruno Fernandes may need to accept being rested more frequently next season if Manchester United qualify for European competition.
"We have one game per week so I'm not thinking about rotation," Amorim explained. "In the future - yes, this is something Bruno needs to understand. If you want to win every game and have European games, I'm going to rotate. So for Bruno to put in his head that maybe next year he's going to be in rotation."
The United manager also addressed the contract situations of both Casemiro and Harry Maguire, whose deals expire this summer. "We don't know what is going to happen," Amorim said, referring specifically to Maguire's identical contractual position. "Let's focus on this season and then we'll see the next season."
Despite the external noise surrounding Sesko's performances, Amorim emphasized his commitment to supporting the dedicated striker, noting his exceptional work ethic and determination to succeed at the highest level.
