Manchester United's spirits were soaring after Sunday's emphatic victory over Liverpool, with Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Kobbie Mainoo leading the charge for the Red Devils. The team completed a league double over their arch-rivals, sparking celebrations across Old Trafford. But behind the smiles, a cloud of concern is gathering.

Benjamin Sesko, the Slovenian striker who has been a revelation this season, may have aggravated an existing injury during a clash with Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate. The incident saw Sesko shoved off the pitch, and sources close to the club describe the injury as "quite painful." Caretaker head coach Michael Carrick confirmed after the match that Sesko had collided with the advertising board, worsening a knock he had been managing. That's why the 22-year-old was withdrawn at halftime—a move that now leaves his availability for Saturday's clash at Sunderland in serious doubt.

If Sesko is sidelined, it would be a major setback for United's game plan. The striker has been in scintillating form since Ruben Amorim's departure, scoring nine Premier League goals in that period—more than any other player in the league. With 11 goals total this season, Sesko has silenced critics who doubted his ability to thrive at Old Trafford, proving he's a key weapon in United's arsenal.

United have already secured Champions League football and are all but guaranteed a third-place finish, giving Carrick some wiggle room to rotate the squad. But the caretaker boss is fighting for a permanent role, and he knows he can't afford to ease up. Every game is an audition, and starting Sesko makes this team far more dangerous. Expect Carrick to field his strongest side if the striker is fit enough to play.

As the Red Devils prepare for their trip to the Stadium of Light, all eyes will be on Sesko's recovery. For United fans, his presence on the pitch could be the difference between another routine win and a frustrating afternoon.