Benjamin Šeško has withdrawn from the Slovenia national team squad ahead of the upcoming international break, with the Manchester United striker dealing with a recurring shin problem.

The decision means Šeško will remain with Manchester United instead of joining Slovenia for their upcoming international fixtures. The development will be closely monitored by United supporters, particularly with the forward having recently experienced discomfort that kept him out of Manchester United’s latest Premier League fixture.

Šeško Withdraws From Slovenia Duty

Šeško’s withdrawal from the Slovenia squad was confirmed as the international break approaches. The 23-year-old striker has been dealing with an issue around his shin, and Manchester United are assessing his condition.

The forward was unavailable for United’s recent 1-1 draw against Fulham after experiencing discomfort following the club’s Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton. His absence from the Fulham fixture immediately raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming international period.

Rather than travelling with Slovenia, Šeško will now remain at Manchester United, where the club’s medical team can monitor his condition and oversee his rehabilitation.

The withdrawal is particularly significant because Šeško has become an important attacking option for United since his arrival. His pace, movement, physical presence and ability to operate across the frontline have made him a player the club will want available for the demanding schedule ahead.

Recurring Shin Problem Being Monitored

Reports indicate that Šeško’s current problem is connected to pain in his shin. At this stage, there has been no definitive indication that the injury will result in a lengthy absence.

However, the recurrence of the issue means Manchester United will have to be cautious with his recovery.

Further medical assessment should provide a clearer picture of the severity of the problem and how long Šeško may need before returning to full training. Until those assessments are completed, it would be premature to put a definite return date on the striker.

For Manchester United, the international break provides an opportunity for Šeško to receive treatment and rehabilitation without the pressure of having to play club matches every few days.

What It Means for Manchester United

Šeško’s availability will be an important issue for United once domestic football resumes.

Manchester United’s attacking options will be tested if the Slovenian remains unavailable, particularly because the club will want to maintain consistency during the next phase of the season.

The international break gives United some additional time to work with Šeško. If his condition improves sufficiently, the striker could potentially use the break to regain fitness and return to team training.

However, his participation in Manchester United’s next match should not be assumed until the club provides a clearer medical update.

The priority will be ensuring that the shin problem does not become aggravated by an unnecessarily early return.

When Could Šeško Return?

At present, there is no officially confirmed return date for Šeško.

Manchester United are expected to continue monitoring his condition during the international break. His progress in training and the results of any further medical examinations will be important factors in determining when he can return to competitive action.

United’s first match after the international break is expected to be against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10.

Whether Šeško will be available for that fixture will depend on his recovery over the coming weeks. If he responds well to treatment and is able to resume full training without discomfort, he could remain in contention. If the problem persists, however, United may have to manage his return more cautiously.

Slovenia Also Forced to Make Changes

Šeško’s withdrawal is also a setback for Slovenia, given his importance to the national team.

The striker has established himself as one of Slovenia’s leading attacking players and has been a key figure for the country in recent international campaigns.

His absence means Slovenia will have to prepare for the upcoming fixtures without one of their primary attacking options. The national team will now have to consider alternative solutions in attack during the international break.

For Šeško himself, however, remaining in Manchester gives him the opportunity to focus entirely on his recovery rather than travelling and potentially placing additional demands on the affected area.

United Fans Will Be Watching Closely

The immediate concern for Manchester United supporters is not necessarily the international fixtures themselves, but what Šeško’s withdrawal could mean for the club’s schedule after the break.

The good news is that there is currently no confirmed indication of a long-term absence. The situation remains subject to further assessment, and the international break could provide valuable recovery time.

United will therefore be hoping that Šeško can use the coming weeks to overcome the shin problem and return to training at full capacity.

For now, the key message is clear: Benjamin Šeško has withdrawn from Slovenia duty because of his ongoing shin issue and will remain with Manchester United for further assessment and recovery.

His condition will be monitored closely over the international break, with supporters waiting for further information on whether he will be fit to face Tottenham when club football resumes.

This article will be updated when Manchester United or Slovenia provide further official information about Šeško’s condition and expected return.