It was a tough afternoon for Manchester United at Brentford, which slumped to a 3-1 defeat that dissipated the high of last week’s victory over Chelsea. But in the chaos, Benjamin Sesko finally arrived, scoring his first goal for the Red Devils and providing a brief glint of optimism.
Making His Mark
Sesko dominated as United’s man of the match, constantly creating danger for Brentford and refusing to give up. The striker had six shots, four on target before scavenging a rebound in the 26th minute and powering home his first goal.
His performance in the air was decent – he won three of six duels, but on the deck, he has plenty of work to do having only won one duel. In addition to his scoring touch, Benjamin Sesko also saw time defensively and finished with 2 clearances, showing he isn’t just a goal-scoring machine but is willing to chip in across the field.
Sesko’s decision and the timing were huge. Even as chances went wanting, he kept driving on, fashioning opportunities and demonstrating flashes of the quality that had persuaded United to sign him.
Progress Needed
Despite his promising display, Sesko still has areas to refine. He had only 26 touches of the ball, and his pass accuracy of 56% is still some way short of what it could become. A lot of that was due, though, to teammates not creating space and outlets.
Sesko’s work rate and movement off the ball were notable. He constantly tried to find pockets of space, make runs behind the defence, and pressure Brentford defenders, signaling that he’s learning to adapt to the Premier League pace. With better support, his impact could be even greater.
Author’s Opinion
Even in defeat, Sesko’s feats offers some reason for hope. Scoring his first goal is a psychological breakthrough and proof that he can handle the Premier League pressure. And if United can structure play around his bustle and balance, Sesko could be a key in games like this where you have to grind out points.
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