“He is going to be out for at least Seven to eight months” – This is according to Prominent Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano as he provides fresh update on injury setback for Manchester United star

Manchester United were handed a major scare over the weekend after striker Benjamin Šeško was forced off late in their thrilling 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Slovenian forward, who came on as a second-half substitute, suffered a knee injury following a tough challenge from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven. With all substitutions already made, United were left to finish the match with ten men — a situation that left manager Ruben Amorim admitting he was initially “worried” about how serious the injury could be.

Fabrizio Romano provides injury update on Benjamin Šeško

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has since shared a more optimistic update on the 22-year-old’s condition, easing concerns over a long-term absence.

Speaking on his Here We Go podcast, Romano explained that although United are still awaiting official confirmation from the club, the initial feedback from the medical team is positive.

According to Romano, the problem “isn’t a serious injury” and won’t require “six, seven, or eight months” of recovery time, ruling out fears of a major ACL tear. He added that while Šeško will still need a short recovery period, “it doesn’t look like an ACL injury, so not a super long one.”

This encouraging update is crucial for United’s January transfer window strategy. Amorim had previously suggested that if Šeško’s injury turned out to be severe, the club might have to bring in a temporary replacement.

Romano said:

“We’re waiting for Manchester United’s official statement, but my understanding is the injury isn’t a super serious one. It won’t take six, seven, or eight months before Benjamin Šeško is back. The initial feeling from the medical staff is quite positive — it’s not an ACL injury, so it won’t be a long-term one.”

Šeško’s early days at Manchester United

The injury is a setback for Šeško, who is still adjusting to life at Old Trafford after his summer transfer from RB Leipzig.

The striker has made 12 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals, and has shown flashes of the talent that convinced United to sign him. While his start has been somewhat inconsistent, the international break now offers valuable time for recovery and further evaluation.

His return to full fitness will be vital as United prepare for a packed winter schedule, and Amorim will be hoping to have his young forward available to contribute during the crucial festive period.