# Man Utd Injury Crisis Deepens

> Benjamin Šeško's injury could end Michael Carrick's job by January.
- Title: Man Utd Injury Crisis Deepens · SI | Shortify
- Summary: Benjamin Šeško's injury could end Michael Carrick's job by January. Manchester United's striker Benjamin Šeško will miss the rest of the season, threatening…
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- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/man-utd-injury-crisis-devastating-benjamin-sesko-update
- Published: 2026-10-28T19:33:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, benjamin šeško, michael carrick, premier league, shin injury, manager crisis, sports
## Benjamin Šeško Injury Update
Manchester United’s woes have been further exacerbated by the latest injury update regarding Benjamin Šeško, who is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the calendar year.
## Šeško's Limited Appearances
The striker has been limited to just six appearances for the Red Devils this term, having missed the entirety of preseason through injury, with his absence proving costly for Michael Carrick as disastrous on-field performances…
## January Return Deadline
To make matters even worse for the United boss, The Athletic have revealed that Šeško won’t return from his ongoing issue until January, by which point the 45-year-old could well have been fired.
## Shin Injury History
The Slovenia international is said to have played the final two months of last season with the shin injury that continues to plague him, during which time he helped United qualify for the Champions League.
## Recovery Plan Shift
United decided against surgery for the 23-year-old over the summer, instead preferring to give him an extended rest to aid his recovery.
## Carrick's Managerial Crisis
Amid their ongoing crisis, which has involved mutiny, humiliation and supporter unrest, this was the last thing United needed ahead of an utterly critical period for Carrick and his players.
## Striker Shortfall
United have struggled in the final third throughout the opening two months of the season, almost exclusively fielding unorthodox center forwards to cover for Šeško.The club’s only other natural No.
## Carrick's Job at Stake
Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes have all been selected as makeshift strikers ahead of the Dutchman, but none of the trio have excelled in the role.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United's striker Benjamin Šeško will miss the rest of the season, threatening manager Michael Carrick's position.