Manchester United stars Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko have both withdrawn from their respective international squads following injury concerns picked up during club duty.

According to The Sun, the duo will remain at Carrington over the break to focus on their recovery rather than joining up with Cameroon and Slovenia.

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Mbeumo was slated to represent Cameroon in friendly fixtures against Australia and China but was forced off in the 71st minute of United’s recent 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Sesko will miss Slovenia’s clashes with Hungary and Montenegro. The club described Mbeumo’s withdrawal as a “precaution,” while Sesko is reportedly working through a knock that the medical staff has been “carefully managing” over the last few weeks.

Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko should be back fit for Man United vs Leeds

While the news caused a brief scare among the Old Trafford faithful, the outlook for their return is positive.

Manchester United are not back in Premier League action until April 13, when they host rivals Leeds United in a high-stakes Monday night clash.

Medical staff expect the two-week hiatus to provide ample time for both forwards to reach full fitness.

With United currently involved in a tight race for a top-three finish, having a full-strength attacking line for the visit of Leeds is seen as a massive boost for Michael Carrick’s side.

Both Mbeumo and Sesko have been influential for Manchester United

The importance of the pair cannot be overstated.

Mbeumo has been a revelation on the wing, netting nine goals and providing three assists in the Premier League so far this term.

Sesko has been equally clinical, particularly since the turn of the year, scoring seven goals in 2026 alone. He has come off the bench to score the winner multiple times under Michael Carrick.

Their uptick in form under Michael Carrick has seen Manchester United climb to third in the table, a stark contrast to the club’s struggles in previous seasons.

Keeping them fit for the final run-in will be the top priority for the United medical team this month.

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Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has sensationally claimed that Arne Slot will be sacked by Liverpool if the club fails to secure Champions League football for next season.

The warning comes in the wake of a damaging 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday, a result that has left the reigning Premier League champions’ top-five hopes hanging by a thread.

Despite winning the title in his debut season, Slot’s second campaign has been marred by inconsistency.

The loss at the Amex Stadium, where a Danny Welbeck brace cancelled out Milos Kerkez’s equaliser, left Liverpool sitting in fifth place, just one point ahead of Chelsea.

Keith Wyness on Arne Slot’s future

Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness highlighted the dire financial consequences of missing out on Europe’s elite competition.

He suggested that the “mood music” at Anfield has shifted significantly against the Dutchman following a string of poor results.

Wyness said: “It certainly is looking difficult now to get Champions League, although it’s by no means certain that they may do, they may not, but it’s certainly risky.

“And that would have a big impact on revenues. And I think his head would definitely go for that reason. He will be sacked.

“But even if he doesn’t go now, it seems that the mood music is going against him.”

Estimates suggest that failure to qualify for the Champions League could cost Liverpool upwards of £100 million in lost revenue.

For owners FSG, who have sanctioned significant transfer spending, such a financial blow would likely make Slot’s position untenable, regardless of his previous silverware.

Xabi Alonso considered top candidate for Liverpool job

As pressure mounts on Slot, the hierarchy at Anfield is reportedly already looking toward a future without him. Xabi Alonso has emerged as a top candidate to take over should a change be made this summer.

The Spaniard is currently a free agent after a brief, high-pressure stint at Real Madrid ended earlier this year.

Despite his struggles in the Spanish capital, Alonso remains a beloved figure at Anfield and is considered as the obvious fit to revitalise the squad.

Reports suggest the club has already made tentative inquiries to his representatives, with Alonso said to be “open” to a return to the club where he won the Champions League as a player.

For now, Slot remains in charge, but with the financial stakes higher than ever, his margin for error has officially vanished.

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According to reports from The Telegraph, former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a primary candidate, alongside fan-favorite Mauricio Pochettino, to take the reins at the North London club.

The news comes at a precarious time for Spurs, who currently find themselves in a desperate fight for Premier League survival.

Following a devastating home defeat to Nottingham Forest, the club’s top-flight status is under significant threat.

However, despite the bleak league position, the board is actively pressing ahead with long-term structural plans.

It is reported that the club will not shy of making a second managerial change, sacking interim manager Igor Tudor and replacing with former Monaco head coach Adi Hütter as interim interim manager.

Roberto De Zerbi keen on permanent Tottenham job

As per the report, Roberto De Zerbi, who is currently out of work after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February, is believed to be “open” to the Tottenham role, however, on one major condition.

The Italian tactician’s interest is contingent on the club maintaining its Premier League status.

While De Zerbi is likely to be a contender for high-profile vacancies at Manchester United or Liverpool (should the Reds sack Arne Slot), he is reportedly intrigued by the project at Spurs.

The club is determined to appoint a manager with significant experience in European competition to navigate a high-pressure rebuild, even though European football will not be on the calendar next season.

Mauricio Pochettino also keen on dream reunion

While De Zerbi’s interest depends on survival, the shadow of Mauricio Pochettino continues to loom large over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Argentine remains a frontrunner for the post and is reportedly open to a ‘dream return’ to his former club.

Reports suggest that he is among the top candidates to take the permanent role this summer, regardless of which division the club finds itself in.

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