Former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has launched a stunning attack on Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko, insisting the £74million summer signing is "not good enough to play for Manchester United" despite scoring twice against Burnley.
Sherwood's Scathing Half-Time Verdict
The dramatic 2-2 Premier League draw at Turf Moor on January 7, 2026 was played against a backdrop of chaos for the visiting Red Devils. The club had sacked manager Ruben Amorim just two days prior, leaving caretaker boss Darren Fletcher in charge for the trip to face the relegation-threatened Clarets.
Burnley took a surprise 13th-minute lead through an Ayden Heaven own goal, and at half-time, Sherwood, working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was brutally critical of Sesko. He called for the Slovenian forward to be substituted and "never to wear a Manchester United shirt again."
Sesko Responds on the Pitch
In a dramatic second-half response, the 22-year-old striker appeared to silence his critics with a quickfire brace. Sesko netted twice in ten minutes, doubling his Premier League goal tally for the season and seemingly dragging United towards victory.
However, substitute Jaidon Anthony struck a superb 66th-minute equaliser for Burnley, ensuring the points were shared and extending United's winless run to three consecutive draws.
Sherwood Doubles Down Post-Match
Despite Sesko's goals, Sherwood remained utterly unconvinced by the striker's overall quality. Speaking in the Sky Sports studio after the final whistle, he doubled down on his harsh assessment.
"I stand by what I say: he's not good enough to play for Manchester United," Sherwood stated. "No, he's turned up for one game against Burnley who are going to get relegated. Look, fair play to him, hopefully he gets some confidence... I'll put him in my fantasy football team now!"
Sherwood also criticised United's game management, claiming they "lost control" when captain Bruno Fernandes was substituted after the hour mark. He pinpointed Lisandro Martinez's "poor" defending as a key reason for Anthony's stunning Burnley equaliser.
The result leaves Manchester United in a state of flux, with a caretaker manager and a record signing whose substantial price tag continues to attract fierce debate and scrutiny from pundits like Sherwood.
