Manchester United have suffered another major blow, with it reported that a crucial star has been ruled out until at least January after encountering another setback

Manchester United have suffered another major blow with a crucial star ruled out until at least January after enduring another setback.

Michael Carrick's fight to save his job and turn United's form around will have to continue without Benjamin Sesko, with the striker's ongoing shin injury reportedly requiring complete rest.

According to The Athletic, United's medical team have been investigating the best treatment for Sesko's issue, which he picked up at the end of last season. The 23-year-old briefly returned to first-team action at the start of the season having missed the entirety of pre-season, but he suffered a recurrence of the injury and has been sidelined since the 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat against Brighton in September.

And the Slovenian will not return until at least the New Year with him needing more time to rest and recover to fully heal the issue. It will then take Sesko even longer to get back up to match sharpness.

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