Sesko Shines Spotlight on Manchester Derby Anticipation and Premier League Rigors

Ahead of facing city rivals Manchester City, Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko discusses adapting to the Premier League intensity and the significance of the upcoming derby at Old Trafford. The club also announces Darren Fletcher as the interim head coach following Ruben Amorim's departure.

As anticipation builds for the Manchester derby, United striker Benjamin Sesko reflects on the challenges of adjusting to the Premier League's demanding pace and the high stakes of the clash against Manchester City at Old Trafford this Saturday. Sesko emphasized the importance of focus, saying, "It'd be massive to beat them -- they've dominated for a decade, but it won't be easy. We must stay focused and detail-oriented; one lapse means conceding. Everyone needs to be 100 per cent," in an exclusive statement to JioHotstar.

Sesko further elaborated on his adaptation journey at Manchester United, expressing satisfaction with his new environment. The Slovenian footballer revealed, "It's been really good--a totally new life, everything on another level. Once your body and mind adjust, you see how great it is." He noted the Premier League's intensity, stating, "Premier League is on another level. Everything is way faster; you must be perfect every second, no time to think twice. Plus, everyone is very physical."

Discussing the club's internal changes, Manchester United announced on January 5 the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim, with Darren Fletcher, a former club stalwart, taking over from Wednesday's fixture against Burnley. The announcement was shared on the official website, with United currently sixth in the league, having accumulated 31 points from their games, trailing league leaders Arsenal by 17 points. The team is looking for a turnaround having drawn their last three fixtures, with one win and one loss.