Benjamin Sesko reflects on 'painful' draw against Everton after first goal
Benjamin Sesko scored his first goal of the season after returning from injury but expressed frustration as Manchester United conceded a late equalizer against Everton.
Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko opened his account for the season after coming off the bench in the match against Everton. The striker connected with a precise cross from Luke Shaw to score with a powerful header in the 88th minute, putting Manchester United 2-1 ahead.
Despite his successful return to action following fitness issues, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. A dramatic equalizer from Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the 96th minute snatched victory away from Michael Carrick's side.
We're very disappointed of course because we were very close to winning and yet so far. To concede a goal like that in the last minute, it's painful for everyone. Benjamin Sesko
The goal marks a positive step for the 23-year-old, whose pre-season preparations were disrupted by injury. Sesko emphasized the need to maintain a positive mindset while focusing on improvement ahead of the team's upcoming fixtures.
Attention now shifts to European competition. Manchester United host Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday to kick off their Champions League campaign, with Sesko targeting a return to the starting XI as he reaches peak match sharpness.