Erik ten Hag insists Antony has what it takes to make it at Manchester United.
After taking Antony from Ajax in 2022, for a deal worth a reported £86m, Ten Hag has been subject to criticism for some of his signings since becoming Manchester United manager.
Antony’s performances have led to him being described as a flop by many. The Brazilian winger has managed just 11 goals from 82 games in all competitions. That is nowhere near good enough for a winger at United and Antony can’t complain about not getting chances to prove himself in a red shirt.
Recent reports suggest Antony could leave United on loan this summer if a club is willing to cover his wages.
Ten Hag’s recent comments suggest that he still believes Antony can have a positive impact at United.
“I am still convinced that Antony has the potential to play for this club,” Ten Hag told AD, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
“He certainly showed that potential in the first month: he scored three times in his first three games. After that it became more difficult, last season was not good.”
🚨🇧🇷 Erik ten Hag: “I am still convinced that Antony has the potential to play at this club”.
“He certainly showed that potential in the first month: he scored three times in his first three games. After that it became more difficult, last season was not good”, told AD. pic.twitter.com/vThcOQ4pgY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2024
Antony will face an uphill climb to get back into Ten Hag’s plans if Amad Diallo steps up to his latest challenge. The manager has called upon his young Ivorian to improve ahead of the coming football season.
We need a constant threat on the right flank.
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I’m also one of those who believes Antony can make it at OT – he had a lot to deal with off the pitch last season – and his FA Cup goal against the ‘pool was exemplary . But today’s story, posted about an hour ago at the time of writing, is a bit of an outlier on this sunny Sunday morning, with at least three strong online reports that we’re looking to loan him out this season 🤔⚽