Three Manchester United Stars Miss Training Ahead of Everton Clash — Growing Concerns Over Squad Depth

Manchester United’s preparations for Monday’s Premier League clash against Everton have suffered a major setback, with at least three key players missing from training.

According to reports from the UK Mirror, striker Benjamin Sesko was nowhere to be seen during Friday’s session. The Slovenia international limped off in the game against Tottenham Hotspur before the international break and headed straight down the tunnel after picking up what appeared to be a serious knock.

Early signs suggest Sesko may not return until next year, a worrying development for a United side already dealing with inconsistency and injuries across the squad.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were also absent from training, further complicating manager Ruben Amorim’s plans as the team approaches a crucial run of fixtures.

Should Sesko be ruled out, Amorim might be forced to continue with the same tactical setup used against Spurs — a system that saw Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo supporting Matheus Cunha, who operated effectively as a false nine.

OPINION: United’s Injury Woes Are Becoming a Pattern — and a Dangerous One

It’s no longer surprising that Manchester United enter big fixtures with key players sidelined. What is surprising is how quickly the narrative repeats itself every season: a promising run interrupted by injuries, tactical adjustments forced rather than chosen, and the pressure falling on young players to carry responsibility far beyond their stage of development.

Sesko’s potential long-term absence is more than just a missing name on the teamsheet — it disrupts Amorim’s attacking blueprint just when the team was beginning to show signs of fluidity. For a club chasing consistency, every disruption feels like a step backward.

The silver lining, however, lies in Amorim’s ability to adapt. The false-nine system against Spurs showed creativity and flexibility — traits United desperately need if they hope to remain competitive through the festive period.

But one thing is clear: if the injury list continues to grow, the club may soon face more problems than tactics alone can solve. At a time when national figures like Atiku Abubakar are calling for a “state of emergency” on national insecurity, United may quietly need one of their own — a state of emergency on fitness and squad stability.