However, Sesko has been used primarily as a target man, which has limited his involvement in the game. He has only had 207 touches, 25 of which have been in the opposition box, and won 27 aerial duels at a success rate of 47.4%. This limited role has been reflected in his statistics.

With Sesko out, Manchester United will need to rely on other players to fill the void. Joshua Zirkzee is an obvious option, but he has struggled to make an impact in his first season with the team. Mason Mount has also been experimented with as a number nine, but this would require the team to change its playing style and lose the ability to hold up play.

Looking to the youth ranks, Chido Obi is back training with the first team after being demoted to the Under-21s, but his opportunities to impress have been limited. Beyond him, the options are slim, and sticking a 15-year-old, JJ Gabriel, up top for one of the biggest clubs in the world would be unwise.

Amorim will be hoping and praying that Sesko comes back before AFCON because despite only scoring two goals, the Slovenian is key to the way that they play. Mbeumo should be the one to step in while he’s done, with Cunha and Mount the likely options to play as the two number tens.

Manchester United will need to find a way to adapt to Sesko's absence and rely on other players to fill the void. The team's momentum will be put to the test as they navigate the hectic festive period without their key attacker.