Manchester United confirmed Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko would not join Slovenia for international duty, but the delay in sharing medical information prompted public criticism from Slovenia manager Matja\u017e Kek.<\/p>\n
Kek said he had not received formal documentation from the club and voiced frustration at the handling of the situation. “With all due respect to a great club like Manchester United, we have officially not received anything yet; no papers, no documents,” Kek confessed.<\/p>\n
He made clear Slovenia wanted full access to United medical details so its own staff could assess the striker. “We would certainly like to get them. We want our medical team to also take a look at it. Our doctor is an expert in this field. We don\u2019t have just anyone in this position.<\/p>\n
“I cannot comment, of course I have certain information and I am also in contact with Beni. I can\u2019t say anything because officially we don\u2019t know anything at all. United haven\u2019t contacted anyone from our camp. Of course, I am concerned about the player. The only thing that matters to me is his wellbeing.<\/p>\n
“We are prepared to do everything for that and we have never sent anyone on the field if there was the slightest risk.”<\/p>\n
The Football Association of Slovenia later said that United provided the relevant documents after the national team held its first training session on Monday. United have not issued further detail on the severity of \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s condition, stating only that he would be unavailable for international duty. Slovenia\u2019s statement added that additional tests were being arranged by United for early this week.<\/p>\n
Numerous outlets, including The Athletic, relayed a club message that \u0160e\u0161ko has not suffered a serious issue and is not expected to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines beyond this international break.<\/p>\n
United also confirmed Casemiro, who was forced off against Spurs with 20 minutes to go, has joined the Brazil squad. Centre back Lisandro Mart\u00ednez has been granted permission to train with the Argentina squad as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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