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‘Going to improve’ - Ruben Amorim defends struggling summer signing Benjamin Sesko

‘Going to improve’ - Ruben Amorim defends struggling summer signing Benjamin Sesko
‘Going to improve’ - Ruben Amorim defends struggling summer signing Benjamin SeskoRyan Browne / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Man United manager Ruben Amorim leapt to the defence of misfiring summer signing Benjamin Sesko after a disappointing performance in their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday (December 21).

Sesko, 22, returned from injury to make his first start since Man United’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest at the beginning of November.

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The striker had little impact on the game against Villa, coming off in the 73rd minute having had just one shot, and 16 touches, three of which were in the opposition box.

It’s not the first time Sesko has struggled, he has just two goals in his 14 games across all competitions, but Amorim is adamant he will improve.

Speaking after the game, Amorim said: "He is returning to competition really fast. He is going to improve a lot. The idea was 70 to 75 minutes. He stopped for a while and we are trying to help the players.”