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Manchester United winger Antony has been slammed for “pondering he was an actual baller within the Eredivisie,” whilst his struggles in England proceed.
On Erik ten Hag’s sturdy advice, United forked out an infinite £85m to signal Antony from Ajax in the summertime of 2022.
Ten Hag knew Antony very nicely from their time collectively at Ajax and will have thought the winger would seamlessly slot into his plans at Previous Trafford.
Nonetheless, the other has largely been the case. Thus far, Antony has did not justify his huge price ticket, solely managing 5 objectives and three assists in 55 Premier League appearances. His performances, particularly final season, left loads to be desired and because of this, the participant consistently discovered himself on the top of criticism from followers and the media.
The Brazilian misplaced his place within the crew to Alejandro Garnacho, who confirmed much more attacking menace and effectivity compared.
This time period, Ten Hag has demonstrated a transparent choice for Amad Diallo on the appropriate wing, with Antony having to be content material with a spot on the bench.
Nonetheless, the 24-year-old acquired a uncommon begin on Tuesday because the Crimson Devils demolished Barnsley 7-0 within the third spherical of the EFL Cup. Antony acquired on the rating sheet after a selfless Marcus Rashford gifted him a penalty kick within the first half.
Nonetheless, evidently Antony’s efficiency didn’t persuade everybody, with Dutch soccer skilled Marcel van der Kraan aiming a dig on the United no.21 whereas on talkSPORT.
In line with Van der Kraan, Ten Hag will likely be hoping that Antony nonetheless comes good because it was on his phrase that the membership purchased the ahead.
Van der Kraan mentioned, “Erik ten Hag is praying it should nonetheless occur as a result of, on his recommendation, a lot cash was spent on this participant. It’s the same old lure that Dutch coaches fall for once they go to England, they’ve seen gamers within the Netherlands which have carried out alright.”
“Antony got here from Brazil, joined Ajax and in Brazil, he was a giant expertise. He involves the Eredivisie which isn’t on the identical stage. He thought he was an actual baller within the Eredivisie. Sure, you’re in opposition to the likes of Utrecht and Go Forward Eagles.”
“You solely play three or 4 large video games in a season and sure he did mild the stadium up a couple of occasions within the large video games but it surely’s not a constant interval. Then he got here to England and thought ‘Oh dangle on, I’m going through actually powerful opponents.’”
Van der Kraan emphasised that Antony should do higher in opposition to higher-quality opposition because it’s not sufficient to only carry out in opposition to the likes of Barnsley.
“Previously, he would scrap a bit as nicely. He was a kind of Brazil road children who would try this and he’s discovered that when he meets some boys from London or Manchester or Liverpool who grew up on the streets there, they’re simply as powerful as him.”
“If Antony’s stage of enjoying has gone right down to the Carabao Cup in opposition to Barnsley, then that isn’t the type of line you need to absorb your profession whenever you transfer for a lot cash.”
Up subsequent for Antony and his teammates is a tough Saturday journey to Selhurst Park to face Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace.
Characteristic picture Paul Ellis through Getty Photographs
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