Ruben Amorim has indicated Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko is in contention to make his Manchester United debut in Sunday\u2019s Premier League opener against Arsenal. Amorim arrives into the 2025\u201326 campaign with a markedly different attack after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo also joined earlier in the summer, and he suggested his new centre forward is prepared to contribute immediately.<\/p>\n
When asked whether \u0160e\u0161ko could feature against Arsenal, Amorim was clear: \u201cOf course. We didn\u2019t have a lot of time, but he\u2019s ready. First of all, physically, he\u2019s ready. That is a big component in our league,\u201d the United boss said.<\/p>\n
Amorim added further praise for \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s approach in training and match preparation. \u201cThen, he\u2019s really smart. Every detail he asks, he\u2019s a guy that is always thinking. He spends all afternoon here working on his fitness, so he\u2019s ready to play, we will see if he\u2019s going to start.\u201d<\/p>\n
If Amorim elects to delay \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s first appearance, Rasmus H\u00f8jlund and the fit-again Joshua Zirkzee are the alternatives for the No. 9 role. Zirkzee, who scored a winning goal against Fulham on his Premier League debut this time last year, missed pre-season through injury but has now recovered and is available for selection.<\/p>\n
In goal, Andr\u00e9 Onana is also back in contention for the opening game. The manager confirmed that defenders Lisandro Mart\u00ednez and Noussair Mazraoui are ruled out of the first match of the season.<\/p>\n
The decision over whether \u0160e\u0161ko starts will come down to Amorim\u2019s assessment of readiness and how he wants to deploy his new-look forward line for the season opener against Arsenal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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