Benjamin Šeško missed Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday -Credit:James Gill – Danehouse, Getty ImagesManchester United forward Benjamin Šeško is set to undergo further testing to establish whether he has worsened his persistent shin injury, having missed the Red Devils’ draw with Fulham on Sunday.When pressed for an update, United boss Michael Carrick said: “No, I think that just because you get setbacks in certain positions, you can’t sign a player for cover in every one. We’re not sure with Ben yet, he felt some pain after the [Brighton and Hove Albion] game and we are assessing him at the moment.”He definitely wasn’t ready for today. I haven’t got any more news to give you, just that he felt pain on his shin,” as per The Mirror.Vlatko Andonovski on Chicago Stars’ ‘identity’ and ‘aggressive’ transfer plan after taking charge5 reasons to back Phil Parkinson when the going gets tough – a cut out and keep guide for fans -Credit:Marc Atkins, Getty ImagesThere are now growing concerns for both United and Slovenia’s national team that the striker could face an extended spell on the sidelines. According to Ekipa, fears are mounting that Šeško’s current injury mirrors the shin problem he suffered last season, potentially pointing to a chronic condition.Šeško is expected to undergo an MRI scan in London to get a clearer picture of the problem. The Slovenian only arrived at Old Trafford from German club RB Leipzig last summer, yet still managed to score 12 goals across just 19 starts in all competitions, despite missing seven games through injury.The 21-year-old had already made six appearances for the Red Devils this season, netting against Everton and Sabah in the UEFA Champions League, before this latest setback.He is not the only injury concern for United heading into the first international break of the season. Marcus Rashford was also substituted against Fulham at the weekend, with Carrick appearing notably subdued in the post-match assessment.To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HERE”We had to bring him off as he had a bit of an issue,” Carrick told beIN Sports. Asked if Rashford was alright, he replied: “I’m not sure.”The situation has proven serious enough for Rashford to withdraw from England duty during the upcoming international break.United will be eager to have both Rashford and Šeško fully fit ahead of their next fixture in just under three weeks. Their next Premier League outing sees them face a struggling Tottenham Hotspur side.The Red Devils have also been hampered by inconsistency this season, having secured just one victory from their opening five games, leaving them sitting 12th in the table.
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