Manchester United’s striker Benjamin Sesko admitted that pressure is a privilege at the club. Sesko scored in the 71st minute to give a 1-0 win to his team against Everton on Monday. Sesko has been under the spotlight since his £73 million ($99m) move from RB Leipzig in the summer.
The Slovenian footballer was under scrutiny after he could only manage two goals in the first five months at the Red Devils. However, Sesko has been in red-hot form in the recent past as he has netted six goals in the last seven matches.
Sesko admitted he has to learn how to handle all the scrutiny with guile.
“For me, the way I look at the pressure it’s something that, if I want to be a good player, it’s something that I have to have,” the striker said.
“I take it as a privilege. It’s something that has [to be there] if you want to play at the highest level and it’s about accepting it and not really caring about it.”
The youngster added he is not focused on how many minutes he gets but just wants to make the most of it.
“We are talking of course but [Carrick] believes in me, everyone believes in me, they are getting me ready to start as soon as possible,” Sesko said.
“It’s more about me showing up when it’s important, no matter how many minutes I’m getting I’m focusing on delivering and trying to help the team secure the wins.
“I’m not even thinking about ‘I have to start, I have to start.’ If I get the next minutes, five minutes, I’m going to use them and for me and it’s just about trying to enjoy and delivering for the team.”
Meanwhile, interim manager Michael Carrick has been able to turn the tide for Manchester United as the club has won five games and has one draw under his tutelage.
“Everyone is working for each other and I said many times the coaching staff in general, not just Carrick, but also the others he has beside him are unbelievable,” Sesko said.
“They are working on individuals and you can see that on the pitch.
“In the end, to win so many games and secure so many points it’s made out of details and that’s how we get all these points.”
Manchester United will next take on Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.
