Man United’s Sesko will miss Slovenia’s World Cup qualifiers due to a knee injury

Slovenian Benjamin Sesko will miss his team’s two crucial World Cup qualifiers after the Manchester United forward suffered a knee injury on Saturday.

Sesko came off in the 88th minute of United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League with what the club believes is not a serious injury. United said he will be further assessed at their training complex in Carrington this week.

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Slovenia must beat Kosovo on Saturday and at least draw against Sweden on November 18 to have a chance of securing a World Cup qualifying place in the play-offs, awarded to the team that finishes second in the group.

Slovenia is third in Group B with three points, behind Switzerland (10) and Kosovo (seven). Sweden has one point.

Published on November 10, 2025