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Manchester United are once again in turmoil. The decision to sack Ruben Amorim failed to bring an immediate turnaround, with results under interim boss Darren Fletcher doing little to ease the growing frustration around Old Trafford.
A 2-2 draw against Burnley was followed by a 2-1 FA Cup defeat against Brighton, leaving supporters desperate for something, anything, to feel positive.
Amid the chaos, however, an encouraging scenario emerged. Benjamin Sesko finally started scoring goals.
Benjamin Sesko comes back to life after the departure of Ruben Amorim
For much of the season, Sesko looked like a striker lacking confidence. Opportunities were few, his movements were limited, and goals were extremely difficult to score within Amorim’s rigid tactical framework.
That changed almost immediately since the dismissal of the Portuguese coach.
In just two matches under Fletcher’s management, the Slovenian striker has scored three goals.
He struck twice against Burnley to salvage a point and followed it up with another goal against Brighton, once again proving United’s most dangerous attacking point.
As the team continues to struggle collectively, Sesko is no longer part of the problem.
He looks sharper, more aggressive and visibly freer in his movements. The handbrake appears to be released.
Sesko figures show a clear post-Amorim renaissance
The contrast between Sesko’s form before and after Amorim’s departure is stark.
Under Amorim, the attacker was absolutely poor. In fact, Sesko’s last goal under Amorim was in October 2025, against Sunderland.
Even though the sample size remains small, this change is impossible to ignore. Sesko is finally showing performances that reflect the hefty fee United paid him last summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s return could help Sesko even more
Speculation continues to grow that club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could return in a goalkeeping role.and this possibility could excite Sesko more than anyone.
Solskjaer, a former elite striker himself, has a proven track record of improving strikers through intelligent movement, quick transitions and confidence-based attacking play.
This style would suit Sesko perfectly. Big, powerful and quick on the pitch, the 21-year-old thrives when attacking space rather than operating in a slow, structured system.
Manchester United’s problems remain deep and unresolved, particularly in defense. But if Sesko can maintain this momentum and the club finally builds around its strengths, there could still be a small silver lining in an otherwise bleak campaign.
