Overview
- Slovenia coach Bostjan Cesar publicly criticised Manchester United and interim boss Michael Carrick on Monday after reviewing club medical reports about Benjamin Sesko’s fitness.
- Sesko aggravated a shin problem during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool and subsequently missed the club’s final three matches of the season.
- Following the medical review supplied by United, Slovenia left the 22-year-old out of its June friendlies against Cyprus and Croatia to prioritise his recovery.
- Manchester United view the enforced rest as a chance for Sesko to recover fully before pre-season, but the dispute highlights unresolved gaps in how club and national medical teams communicate.
- The row compounds a longer-running issue: Sesko is a high-cost summer signing who delivered double-digit goals in his debut season, and earlier November disagreements over medical updates show the dispute could affect future call-ups and care coordination.