Man Utd's joy is dampened as Michael Carrick reveals bad news after their Premier League Red Derby win over Liverpool secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
On 4 May 2026, Michael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, revealed unfortunate news after the thrilling Premier League Red Derby at home, where they narrowly defeated Liverpool 3-2 the previous night.
With this result, Man Utd have officially secured a place in next season's UEFA Champions League, having reached 64 points and extending a 12-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth, with only three Premier League matches remaining.
However, Man Utd's victory and UCL qualification came at the cost of an injury to Slovenian international striker Benjamin Sesko. He was pushed out of play near the corner flag by Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté while shielding the ball, causing him to fall and collide with an advertising board, leading to his substitution before the second half began.
Michael Carrick did not specify how long Benjamin Sesko would be out due to the injury. "He took a hit on his shin when he fell off the pitch," Carrick said.
"It's an injury he's been managing for some time, so we needed to take care of it, but he was struck again in the same spot. That's all there is to it."