Lineker Opposes Neville, Praises Manchester United's Promising Star
Gary Lineker has publicly disagreed with Gary Neville’s recent criticism, offering strong praise instead for Manchester United’s young forward Benjamin Sesko. Despite United managing only a draw against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, Lineker highlighted the team’s attacking potential on his podcast The Rest Is Football.
Match Overview
Manager Ruben Amorim maintained his trust in the same lineup that had defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 4–2 the previous week. The strategy seemed to pay off early when Casemiro opened the scoring in the 34th minute from a disputed corner. Nottingham Forest players argued that the ball had not entirely gone out of play.
Forest’s frustration turned to motivation as Morgan Gibbs-White equalized 14 minutes later, followed by Nicolò Savona putting the hosts ahead shortly after halftime. It took Manchester United until the 81st minute to even the score again, thanks to a stunning volley from Amad near the edge of the box. The match ended 2–2, with both sides sharing the points.
Lineker’s Verdict
“Benjamin Sesko is showing a lot of promise—there’s much more in his locker. You can see signs of real maturity and talent emerging,”
Lineker remarked while discussing United’s young attackers.
Although none of Manchester United’s recent signings managed to add to their goal count, Lineker emphasized their positive contributions and development within the team dynamic.
Summary
Gary Lineker defended Benjamin Sesko’s progress, opposing Gary Neville’s critique, and praised Manchester United’s attacking efforts despite their 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest.
Author’s Summary: Lineker counters Neville’s criticism by backing Sesko’s rising ability, noting Manchester United’s attacking potential even in a frustrating draw.
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