Ex-Manchester United and Chelsea goal Benjamin Sesko proved why he’s so extremely touted with a shocking volley for Slovenia in opposition to Sweden.
The 19-year-old striker snubbed curiosity from the Premier League this summer time to agree a move from Red Bull Salzburg to sister club RB Leipzig in 2023.
Sesko is spending the rest of this season with the Austrian aspect earlier than his reported £20million change to the Bundesliga subsequent time period.
And that’s already wanting like a snip for Leipzig, with Sesko scoring an outrageous aim to open the scoring in opposition to Sweden.
The younger ahead allowed a protracted ball excessive from teammate Petar Stojanovic to return over his shoulder earlier than he unleashed a thumping Robin van Persie-esque volley first-time into the far nook.
The outrageous end drew comparisons on-line with Marco van Basten’s iconic aim through the closing of Euro 98.
Sesko’s third aim in as many video games for his nation is all of the extra spectacular contemplating it got here along with his supposed weaker foot.
Sweden hit again by way of Emil Forsberg to salvage a 1-1 draw however that wasn’t sufficient to forestall their demotion to League C.
As for Slovenia, Sesko’s aim has preserved their spot within the second tier of the Nations League on the expense of the Swedes and can solely additional his rising status throughout Europe.
Nonetheless, the likes of United and Chelsea must wait just a little longer in the event that they need to reignite their makes an attempt to signal him.
Any future arrival in the Premier League would undoubtedly lead to further comparisons with Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.
But Sesko revealed in an interview in 2021 that some of his teammates believe he’s better than the Norway powerhouse.
“Such comparisons motivate me and give me energy,” Sesko said as quoted by GOAL when requested about being likened to Haaland.
“They don’t characterize strain. I’ll pay attention and be taught so I will be even higher than he’s.
“My team-mates on the membership inform me that Haaland and I are very comparable, particularly when it comes to pace. Most of them even inform me that I’m higher than him!”
