Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
Rooney blasts Sesko over shin injury absence
Wayne Rooney has questioned why Benjamin Sesko missed Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham with a shin injury.
Who
Benjamin Sesko
What
Criticised for missing match with shin injury
When
September 2026
Where
Fulham (away)
What happened. Wayne Rooney criticised Benjamin Sesko for sitting out Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham with a shin injury, questioning the severity of the problem on his podcast. Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt also voiced concerns, while Slovenia teammates Jaka Bijol and Zan Vipotnik defended the striker.
- Rooney said on his podcast: 'Shin? Has he broken it?'
- Scholes added: 'If it isn't broken, just wear your shinpads.'
- Butt said: 'You're a player - you either break your shin or you don't play!'
“Shin? Has he broken it?”
— Wayne Rooney
Sesko's injury absence sparked debate, with Slovenia teammates defending him as he aims to return for United.
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