Manchester United narrowly edged Brentford 3–2 in what turned out to be a nerve-wracking Premier League fixture. While fans celebrated the dramatic win, a glaring issue continues to simmer beneath the surface—Benjamin Šeško, the club’s young and highly talented striker, was once again left on the bench.

It’s becoming a troubling pattern: Šeško, signed with much anticipation and touted as one of the brightest young forwards in Europe, has yet to be trusted with consistent starting minutes. For a club with United’s ambitions, this kind of talent mismanagement isn’t just puzzling—it’s risky.

Here are the key reasons why Benjamin Šeško must be given regular playing time:

1. Natural Goal-Scoring Instinct

Šeško’s track record speaks for itself. At RB Leipzig and even before that at Red Bull Salzburg, he consistently found the net against tough opposition. He’s a modern striker—tall, fast, composed under pressure, and lethal inside the box. At just 22, he already has the finishing instincts of a seasoned poacher and the movement of a player beyond his years. For a United side often struggling to convert chances, that’s exactly what’s needed up front.

2. Physical Attributes Tailor-Made for the Premier League

Standing at 6’5” with pace and power, Šeško is built for the English top flight. He can bully defenders, win aerial duels, and stretch backlines—qualities that United often lack when trying to break down low blocks. He’s not just a target man; he’s dynamic, mobile, and intelligent with his runs. This makes him a versatile weapon in games where United need both directness and link-up play.

3. Lack of Consistent Alternatives

Let’s face it: United’s current options up front have been inconsistent. Injuries, patchy form, and tactical mismatches have all contributed to a revolving door of attacking experiments. With Šeško fit and eager, there’s no excuse to continue rotating or forcing makeshift options when a natural striker is ready to step up.

4. Development Through Trust

Great players are made on the pitch, not the bench. Look at other top clubs across Europe—when they believe in young talent, they play them. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Jamal Musiala—each one blossomed because their managers trusted them in high-pressure moments. If United want Šeško to develop into the elite forward he’s capable of becoming, they must give him game time. Benching him in favor of older or less dynamic options sends the wrong message—to him, and to the fans.

5. Long-Term Vision

Manchester United must build for the future. Šeško could be a cornerstone of that future. Integrating him now means not only improving current performances but laying down a foundation for the next few seasons. Developing chemistry with midfielders like Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and wingers won’t happen overnight—it starts with minutes on the pitch.

Winning today was crucial, but sustainable success won’t come from scraping results without a clear attacking identity. Benjamin Šeško is a player who can help define that identity—a clinical, physically dominant, technically gifted striker who fits both the present and future of Manchester United.

It’s time for Amorim (or whoever is making the team selections) to stop treating Šeško as a Plan B. Serious clubs don’t bench serious talent. And make no mistake—Šeško is serious.