Ruben Amorim says the derby is a “good time” for Benjamin Sesko to start his first Premier League game

Ruben Amorim has hinted Benjamin Sesko will start in the Manchester Derby tomorrow.

The Manchester United head coach was facing the media in the embargoed section of the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s match.

Asked about Sesko, he said:

“Maybe against City, it is a good moment for him to start the game.”

The subject then moved to Kobbie Mainoo and the fact the young star came close to leaving in the summer.

“And sometimes I think for some guys it’s enough. For him, it’s not enough. Maybe it’s not fair, but I think I’m helping Kobbie Mainoo and that’s it.

He will have opportunities like the other guys. If I feel during the week that he’s the best player to play, he’s going to play and I proved that already to every player here.

“I believe a lot in him. I have the same thing [opinion] that you have and that is a top, top player, but he can be so much better, so I’m focused on that.”

“I believe a lot in Kobbie. But some of you think Kobbie is done, but I think he can be so much better.

“He is a top, top player, but I think he can be better than that.”

The head coach was asked what he feels Mainoo needs to improve to earn a regular place in the side.

“I think he needs the technical ability he has, but more pace,” he replied. “He needs to understand the position better, to play in different speeds. Sometimes it’s lower, sometimes it’s faster. I think he can improve on that.”

Amorim’s comments in the first section of the presser can be read here.

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