Will Benjamin Sesko play for Manchester United in Premier League match against Arsenal? Ruben Amorim gives major update

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has provided a big update on Benjamin Sesko's availability against Arsenal. They are set to host Arsenal at Old Trafford in their first Premier League match of the season on Sunday.

The Red Devils signed Sesko from RB Leipzig for a fee of around £73 million this summer. With uncertainties around Rasmus Hojlund's future at the side, Sesko could become the first-choice striker. In his pre-match press conference, Amorim was questioned if Sesko is ready to start on Sunday. He answered:

"Of course. We didn't have a lot of time, but he's ready. First of all, physically, he's ready. That is a big component in our league. Then, he's really smart. Every detail he asks, he's a guy that is always thinking. He spends all afternoon here working on his fitness, so he's ready to play, we will see if he's going to start."

Benjamin Sesko amassed 39 goals and eight assists from 87 games for Leipzig after joining them from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023. Sesko did not feature in any of the preseason matches for Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim on comparisons with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta

Last season, Amorim was appointed as Manchester United's manager in October. But they finished 15th in the Premier League and failed to lift any title. He addressed how Mikel Arteta has gotten a lot more time at Arsenal, and he might not get it because he is at Manchester United.

The Portuguese was questioned about his statement in his press conference on Friday, and he replied:

"I learned a lot last season. One of the things that I learned is that I don't need to focus a lot in the future. That doesn't matter. I don't care. I just want to win against Arsenal, to focus on Arsenal, and I need to live day-by-day like my players, and focus on each game. I learned that. Everything that gets a little bit of noise to our team, I have to take out of the picture, so I just prepare to coach my team against Arsenal."

Arteta was announced Arsenal's manager in November 2019, and he managed to win the FA Cup in his first season. Ever since, they failed to win any major title and finished second in the Premier League in the last three seasons.