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Hamann made a shocking statement: Manchester United’s “parallel import” Sesco is more amazing than Arsenal’s core

5:40am, 5 November 2025Football

Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Didi Hamann recently expressed a controversial opinion: Manchester United forward Benjamin Cesco has made a "more profound impression" on people this season than Arsenal's new aid Victor Yokeres. This evaluation is in sharp contrast to the two's current game data, and has also triggered heated discussions on the suitability of the two new strikers.

Sesko's dismal statistics were questioned, and Neville criticized his "clumsy performance"

This summer, Manchester United signed Slovenian international Sescoko from RB Leipzig for 74 million pounds. The forward, who has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for Leipzig in the Bundesliga, is expected to fill the front line firepower. But the 22-year-old Shesko has scored just two goals in 11 games for United in all competitions so far and has been criticized in recent weeks.

After Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest over the weekend, Gary Neville bluntly called Shesco's "clumsy" performance and believed that his judgment "has not yet been finalized": "I have not made any progress in his opinion, the jury is still waiting to see. And other strikers introduced by Manchester United this summer - Compared with Mbemo, Cunha was too far behind. There were several good opportunities to pass the ball over the top in the first half, but his stoppage was completely inadequate. Although he is young, has potential and is still in the adaptation period, 7400. With a worth of 10,000 pounds, fans deserve to see better performance."

Hamann supports Sesco: The potential far exceeds the current status, and adaptability is the key

Despite the bleak data, Haman defied public opinion and ranked Sesco and Newcastle forward Walted as "more amazing" players - you must know that Yokere has scored 6 goals in 13 games for Arsenal this season and is one of the core contributors to the team's lead in the Premier League.

When asked who among Cesco, Jocles and Volted could become the goal scorer this season, Hamann gave a dialectical analysis: "Arsenal's ability to create opportunities is undoubtedly the strongest, which may allow Jocles to lead the other two in terms of goals. But alone In terms of impressions, Cesco and Volted are more impressed by me than Jokeres. If Volted can become Newcastle's regular penalty taker for the rest of the season, I will rank him as the top goal scorer among the three."

Regarding Shesco's downturn, Hamann believes. "The problem of adapting to the Premier League" and "the influence of the team atmosphere" are the main reasons: "It will definitely be difficult for him to adapt when he first arrives in England. The rhythm of the game here is completely different from that of the Bundesliga. But Sesco is extremely talented. He has always been confident and has a strong belief in his own abilities. But when you join a team that is not in a good situation, it is too difficult for the forward - Confidence is crucial and the low morale at the club will add to the problem. His performances are decent but we are far from seeing his best because he is a talented player. People in Salzburg said that when he first arrived at the club at 16 or 17 years old, he was better than Haaland was at that time, but I believe he has the potential to score 20 to 25 goals a year. The ball's top scorer."

In the game of data and impression, striker suitability becomes the core variable.

Harman's point of view highlights the difference in evaluation between "data" and "potential performance": Yokeres benefited from Arsenal's strong midfield creativity, and his 6 goals showed efficient finishing ability; while Cesco did not produce outstanding statistics, but his physical condition, running awareness and other potential qualities allowed Harman to see long-term value.

For Manchester United, if Cesco can fulfill his potential as Hamann said, the investment of 74 million pounds will be worth the money; but in the short term, he must improve his performance as soon as possible to respond to outside doubts. Harman's "contrary optimism" also adds suspense to the controversial forward's prospects.

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