- Amorim explained decision to bench Sesko
- Started on the bench against Burnley again
- Man Utd beat Burnley 3-2
Getty/GOAL'It's connected' - Ruben Amorim explains why Benjamin Sesko has not started a Premier League game for Man Utd and reveals why £74m striker took 10th penalty vs Grimsby

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
WHAT HAPPENED?
When United completed the signing of Sesko from RB Leizig for a whopping €75 million (£65m/$85.5m) earlier in the transfer window, many fans would have expected him to play a key role after his acquisition. However, manager Ruben Amorim is yet to deploy the Slovenian forward in his starting lineup in the Premier League.
Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Sesko, who played full the full 120 minutes in their Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town earlier this week, and took their 10th penalty of a mammoth shootout in what many would deem an abdication of responsibility, was once again benched in their 3-2 win over Burnley, as he missed out on a start for the third consecutive league match.
WHAT AMORIM SAID
Explaining his decision to keep Sesko on the bench from the start in the league, Amorim said: "But generally I think it's connected. So he finished the game with cramps, really in the limit. That's why we protected Ben from the penalties. And today was that reason also, because Sesko is also a striker, he's an international striker. But I was thinking that Ben, during the pre-season, he didn't do 90 minutes. And he did that, even against a 4 division team, he did that on Wednesday.
"And with the problem of Cunha, you don't know if that full game in the middle of the week has something to do with the injury today. With the problem with Mason Mount, I was not risking another player, not knowing if they are able to play so many minutes. So everything was connected. The penalty, the game on Wednesday, and the number of minutes that I was thinking to put Ben today."
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?
The Red Devils will return to action after the international break as they face rivals Manchester City at Ethad Stadium on September 14.
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