Man Utd will thank Michael Carrick for his Benjamin Sesko stance, he's learned from the club's mistake

"However, Benjamin Sesko and Michael Carrick's situation is a bit unique in the sense that the manager has clearly learned from the club's mistake. It will end up helping Sesko, and in the process, show the club the folly of their previous ways."

"Hojlund fell under the weight of expectations at Man Utd, tasked to take on the singular goalscoring burden at the club while being extremely raw with his game. The club had no choice but to start him because he was often the only natural striker available."

"It's not just because Carrick doesn't want to fix what's not broken, but because he has learned from the club's mistake, which killed the United career of another promising young striker."

Benjamin Sesko has made significant impacts off the bench in three games under Michael Carrick, scoring crucial goals despite not starting. While pressure mounts for Sesko to enter the starting lineup, Carrick maintains a measured approach. This strategy reflects lessons learned from Rasmus Hojlund's experience at Manchester United. Hojlund, signed as a teenager for over £70 million, struggled under the weight of expectations and the singular goalscoring burden placed upon him. His subsequent success at Napoli suggests he was better than his Old Trafford performances indicated. Carrick's cautious approach with Sesko protects the young striker from similar pressure, allowing gradual development rather than immediate reliance.

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