Wayne Rooney criticizes Benjamin Sesko over 'stupid shinpads' amid injury debate

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has criticized striker Benjamin Sesko for wearing 'stupid shinpads', according to Sports Mole and Daily Mail, as the player's shin injury continues to cause debate.

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Published 24 September 2026 at 02:46

Wayne Rooney has hit out at Benjamin Sesko over the striker's shin injury, questioning his choice of shinpads. According to Sports Mole and Daily Mail, Rooney described them as 'little stupid shinpads' in a brutal takedown of the Manchester United forward.

Sesko missed the draw with Fulham due to the injury, which has drawn criticism from United legends. TEAMtalk reports that the striker is still dealing with a shin problem and will have tests this week before the club decides on a treatment plan.

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Sports MoleMan Utd injury news: Wayne Rooney slams Benjamin Sesko over "stupid shinpads" as shin trouble debate intensifies (new window)sportsmole.co.uk
Daily MailWayne Rooney hits out at Benjamin Sesko for wearing 'little stupid shinpads' as Man United legend questions striker's shin injury in brutal takedown (new window)dailymail.com
TEAMtalkMan Utd legends brutally mock injured Benjamin Sesko – ‘I don’t quite get it’ (new window)teamtalk.com

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