Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s clash with Luxembourg through injury as Arsenal push to sign the forward.
The 22-year-old has been a standout for RB Leipzig since joining in 2023, scoring 21 goals and providing six assists in all competitions, although it has been a difficult season for Leipzig as they failed to qualify for Europe.
Before moving to the Bundesliga giants, he led Red Bull Salzburg to a third consecutive Austrian title.
Sesko was one of two players identified as a top target for Arsenal’s striker line-up this summer. With the international break in between.
The 22-year-old was called up to the Slovenia squad for the games against Luxembourg and Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ reports that Sesko did not travel with the squad to Luxembourg.
The striker withdrew from the friendly due to an injury he suffered towards the end of the season against Leipzig. Sesko reported for duty but was unable to train with the squad.
Although he did not travel to Luxembourg, Sesko remained at the training camp in Slovenia and is hopeful he will be fit to play against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their hometown of Celje on Tuesday. Manager Matjaz Kek has not expressed any concerns.