Sheshko is eager to secure a starting spot at Manchester United! His diligent attention to detail has been revealed, earning praise from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Since Ruben Amorim's departure, Sheshko has scored 5 goals for Manchester United, leading the team in goals. However, the 22-year-old striker has yet to start under Carrick. He has clearly expressed his desire to be a regular starter, and many hope he will achieve this in the next match. Insiders say Sheshko works harder than anyone else, and the club’s trust in him surpasses that of Rasmus Hojlund.

Sheshko is not only hardworking in training but also the most attentive when studying tactical briefings. He values tactical analysis so much that he uses virtual reality glasses to observe "opponents" through game scenarios.

Off the pitch, Sheshko is equally dedicated, frequently using sauna and red light therapy for recovery, consulting with a mental coach, and practicing meditation. He has also hired a chef connected to Manchester United’s nutritionist Felipe Sousa to better adapt to the club.

Carrick, Darren Fletcher, and Amorim have all believed Sheshko is hardworking enough. Amorim once described the €85 million player as a "control freak," a positive comment referring to his desire to control his own destiny and his strict attitude toward personal performance.

However, under Amorim, Sheshko couldn’t control his fate; he scored only 2 goals and was considered a potential flop. In November against Tottenham, Sheshko came on as a substitute and missed a clear chance, failing to notice Van de Ven behind him. He was tackled, injured his knee, and missed six weeks.

Those who have worked with Sheshko say he is a slow starter who needs time to settle into a new environment. Previously at Liefering, Red Bull Salzburg, and RB Leipzig, the Slovenian striker required 6 to 12 months to adapt before performing well.

The same applies at Manchester United. Now, after six months, Sheshko has scored 5 goals in 6 games, including a stoppage-time winner against Fulham and a last-minute equalizer versus West Ham. However, Tottenham still seems to be his curse; as a substitute facing a struggling Spurs side, he headed a one-on-one chance straight into the goalkeeper’s arms during stoppage time.

Sheshko admires Ibrahimović, but their personalities are very different. The Swedish star is flamboyant and once openly criticized Pogba’s training attire as circus-like; in contrast, Sheshko is low-key and cooperative. Sources say: "He’s a very good guy, a team player who leads by example through his performances. He’s not the type to declare himself the boss on his first day in the locker room. He earns respect through his impact on the game and his displays."

Of course, Sheshko isn’t yet entitled to call himself the leader. Although his transfer fee reached €85 million, much of that was a premium paid by Manchester United, which has brought him unnecessary pressure. However, the club’s transfer department highly rates him. Football director Jason Wilcox praised him as one of the world’s best young talents with world-class potential.

They are clearly trying to justify their expensive signing, which doesn’t necessarily benefit the player. Still, their point is valid: Sheshko’s career has a long future ahead, while another striker linked with United, Watkins, will turn 30 this year, and their prices are comparable.

In Premier League scoring, the declining Watkins still leads Sheshko, having netted 8 goals compared to Sheshko’s 6. But Manchester United believes Sheshko will surpass him in time. Whether he reaches Watkins’ peak level depends on his effort and development.

Manchester United has been mistaken before; they once thought Hojlund was another Haaland, but the two have nothing in common. Sheshko is unlikely to reach Haaland’s level either, as he was still playing amateur football in Slovenia’s rural leagues at 15. However, he can at least outperform Hojlund.

Amorim believed Hojlund was poor at off-the-ball runs and only good at direct attacks. In contrast, Sheshko’s movement is smarter, like the space-creating runs before his goals against Fulham and West Ham. His awareness and breakthroughs have been recognized by the team. Sheshko is also more modest than Hojlund, who celebrated goals by mimicking his "idol" Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature moves, calling it a tribute.

After scoring the winning goal against Fulham, Sheshko followed his usual routine by completing substitute training and then receiving a massage to relax. Spending too much time meant he missed interviews with the British media in the mixed zone. "Sheshko’s growth path is unique and tougher than most top players," an insider said. "He started from a lower base than most and has plenty of room to improve, but achieving this at 22 is impressive."

Sheshko might owe thanks to Darren Fletcher, who has been in charge for just over a week and gave him the confidence he needed. When Fletcher took over, Sheshko was in a 9-game goal drought near the end of Amorim’s tenure. On Fletcher’s first day coaching, he spoke privately with Sheshko on the training ground, showed him highlights of his best moments, and encouraged him that goals would come if he kept performing that way.

This immediately boosted Sheshko’s confidence; he scored twice in Fletcher’s first match and continued scoring in the second. Under Carrick, although not starting, Sheshko still found the net. Data shows that in 245 minutes after the coaching change, Sheshko scored 5 goals, averaging a goal every 49 minutes.

Like other Manchester United players, Carrick arranged targeted training for Sheshko. Assistant coach Travis Binnion is partly responsible for helping him. Sheshko also has a close friend in the squad, Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot. Both arrive early at Carrington and spend 45 minutes in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber to recover their muscles.

When Sheshko first joined Manchester United, he lived downtown and took some time before moving into his house in Cheshire’s "Golden Triangle," as he has high standards for his home, requiring a swimming pool, sauna, and ice bath facilities. Sheshko dislikes social media, usually only posting after matches and then staying offline to avoid being distracted by praise or criticism.

After his expensive transfer to Manchester United, Sheshko has experienced ups and downs, faced criticism and praise, but has consistently maintained his approach without sulking or becoming arrogant. Insiders believe this is a special ability because at a high-profile club like Manchester United, stars can easily lose focus.

During Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure, he advised players to avoid social media and suggested spending time in the library reading instead. Sheshko is one of the rare young players who prefers reading over using his phone. He enjoys books about performance culture, reportedly favoring "The Let Them Theory," which means letting go of others’ opinions.