“MAN UNITED CAN DO BETTER” — ŠEŠKO MISS SPARKS DOUBTS OVER PREMIER LEAGUE SUITABILITY
Manchester United’s ongoing search for a reliable striker has once again come under the microscope, and this time the focus is on Benjamin Šeško.
A single moment during the match summed up the concerns many fans already have. Clean through on goal, with the goalkeeper rushing out, Šeško had time and space to make the right decision. The obvious option was a simple lob. Instead, he jabbed the ball low, straight at the keeper, and watched a golden chance disappear.
It was the kind of miss that fuels debate. At the highest level, strikers are judged not just on effort, but on instinct, composure, and intelligence in decisive moments. This was not a half-chance or a difficult angle — it was the type of opportunity elite forwards are expected to convert almost automatically.
The reaction on the pitch said it all. Bruno Fernandes, United’s captain and creative leader, was quick to have a word with Šeško, a brief exchange that hinted at frustration rather than encouragement.
For many supporters, that moment confirmed lingering doubts. Šeško is often described as a player with huge potential — tall, athletic, and powerful — but potential alone does not win matches in the Premier League. English football is unforgiving. Chances come and go quickly, defenders are relentless, and strikers are judged harshly by fine margins. Misses like this are not brushed aside; they are replayed, analyzed, and remembered.
The Premier League has a long history of strikers who looked promising elsewhere but struggled to adapt. Decision-making under pressure, speed of thought, and technical sharpness are non-negotiable traits. In this instance, Šeško’s choice suggested hesitation and a lack of composure — two qualities that can quickly turn crowd support into skepticism at Old Trafford.
What made the situation more telling was how clear the solution seemed. You don’t need to be a professional footballer to recognize that lifting the ball over the goalkeeper was the right move.
Fans have watched countless top forwards — from seasoned veterans to emerging stars — execute that finish with calm confidence. When a striker fails to do the simple things, questions are inevitable.
Manchester United’s standards remain high, even in a period of rebuilding.
The club is desperate for a forward who can be trusted in big moments, someone who thrives under pressure rather than shrinking from it. Right now, Šeško looks raw and unfinished, more like a long-term project than an immediate solution.
That does not mean he lacks talent, but talent alone is not enough at a club of United’s size. Recruitment must be ruthless, especially in attacking areas.
If United are serious about competing at the top again, they cannot gamble on forwards who are still learning basic lessons in composure.
One missed chance does not define a career, but it can define a narrative. For Benjamin Šeško, that moment against Martínez has intensified doubts about his readiness for the Premier League. And for Manchester United, it reinforces a growing belief among fans: when it comes to finding a striker, the club can — and must — do better.
