Benjamin Sesko misses Manchester United trip to Fulham, uncertainty before Slovenia tie
The Manchester United forward was absent from the September 20, 2026 away squad; the club has not explained the omission.
Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko did not travel with his club for the Premier League away match at Fulham on September 20, 2026, the club announced in the build-up to the game.
The Slovenian international was absent from the squad list for the fixture, and the club has not disclosed the reason for his omission. His absence is viewed as a concern both for Manchester United’s immediate plans and for Slovenia’s prospects in upcoming international fixtures.
Implications for Nations League schedule
Slovenia are in the same Nations League group as North Macedonia. North Macedonia host Switzerland on September 26, 2026, and three days later travel to Ljubljana to face Slovenia at Stožice Stadium.
Staff and supporters of North Macedonia will be watching Sesko’s situation closely, given the clear impact he has on the Slovenian team’s level of play.
Manchester United will be expected to provide an update on Sesko’s status in the coming days; meanwhile national-team coaches will have to prepare for the possibility that Slovenia may line up without their forward for the Nations League match in Ljubljana.
Photo: press material from the event
