Manchester United legend Gary Neville has delivered a frank assessment of the club’s signing of Benjamin Šeško, suggesting the young Slovenian striker still needs time to adapt and is currently lagging behind other new attacking arrivals.
On his podcast, Gary Neville did not hesitate to point out the shortcomings in Šeško’s performances, particularly following the draw against Nottingham Forest.
“He looks quite awkward,” Neville remarked. “Šeško had a couple of good opportunities but his touch wasn’t quite there. It’s still a wait and see. He’s a long way off the other two new Manchester United attackers, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.”
This comparison underscores the significant pressure on Šeško, as other new signings have made an immediate impact and found the net.
With a price tag of £80 million, Šeško represents a major investment for the future. Neville acknowledged this: “For that money, you can be sympathetic because he’s young and he’s adapting.”
However, he also emphasized that patience is not unlimited. Despite his youth, a player with such a hefty price tag is still expected to show clearer flashes of his potential. “But still… you want to see more,” Neville concluded, echoing the sentiment of many fans.
Gary Neville’s assessment serves as a reminder that Benjamin Šeško remains a long-term project. The pressure from his transfer fee and internal squad competition is immense. He will need time, but what “The Red Devils” and their fans require are signs of more rapid and convincing progress.