Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions of any issues surrounding Benjamin Sesko’s role as a substitute, insisting there is ‘no drama’ despite growing calls for the prolific striker to earn a starting berth. The Slovenian forward has made a remarkable impact from the bench, averaging a goal every 37 minutes since his brace at Burnley. According to Manutd.com.
Carrick sees no issue with Sesko’s substitute status despite prolific impact
Sesko is yet to be named in Carrick’s starting XI and has come off the bench in each of the last five league fixtures. However, the striker has netted vital winners against Fulham and Everton, as well as scoring a late equaliser at West Ham to preserve United’s unbeaten run.
When questioned about calls for Ben to start after his record off the bench, Carrick emphasised the positive nature of the situation. The manager stated: “I just think the whole thing is a positive, to be honest. It’s certainly not a decision that is one I look to in a negative way.”
Carrick highlighted the team’s collective success as justification for maintaining his current approach, noting they have been winning games and playing well as a unit. He stressed that the forward players have scored a good number as a group, with Sesko contributing significantly to that tally through his substitute appearances.
The United boss acknowledged Sesko’s quality while defending his selection policy, explaining: “It’s really not a drama, believe it or not. It’s not a drama, and it just shows how much quality Ben’s got for what he’s produced over the last few weeks.” He added that being able to change games from the bench represents a real strength for the team.
