Amorim’s Unexpected Bench Choice…
Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim has shed light on the reasoning behind opting for Joshua Zirkee over the pricey ÂŁ66 million forward Benjamin Sesko when Mathues Cunha departed injured against Burnley. In Saturday’s 3-2 victory, it was like choosing the chocolate chip cookie over a gourmet brownie! Sesko did eventually get his time on the pitch, stepping in for Casemiro in the latter stages of the match. While being a significant signing from RB Leipzig, Sesko’s starting appearances have been as rare as a unicorn at a dog park.
Post-match comments from Amorim clarified that Sesko was still recovering from a cramp-fueled marathon, as he had heroically endured the full 90 minutes during the Carabao Cup loss to League Two’s Grimsby Town. Imagine taking the last penalty in a seemingly endless shootout only to be taken over by leg cramps – that’s Sesko’s fairytale! Amorim’s cautionary tactics were guided by recent misfortunes, as injuries to key players like Mason Mount meant they were as careful as a cat tiptoeing past a lineup of sleeping dogs.
