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Manchester United put in one more listless show as they succumbed to a 1-2 defeat by the hands of Nottingham Forest within the Premier League on Saturday.
Supervisor Erik ten Hag was as soon as once more responsible of constructing the identical silly choice errors which have plagued the group this season.
Rasmus Hojlund lacking out as a consequence of sickness was a blow however bringing in Antony was a somewhat poor alternative contemplating the impression the Brazilian has had this season.
Antony’s poor present continues
With 0 targets and assists this season, the previous Ajax star has let his supervisor and membership down however the worst factor is that Ten Hag retains deciding on him regardless of the plain possibility of enjoying somebody, anybody else.
The 23-year-old managed to make it until the 54th minute earlier than getting subbed off for Amad Diallo, who confirmed in half-hour why he deserves to begin over Antony.
The Ivorian had 22 touches of the ball and completed the sport with a passing accuracy fee of 89 % as in comparison with the Brazil worldwide’s 78 %.
It’s not that Antony tried to play troublesome balls, he was simply woeful in each single metric (all stats from Sofascore).
The Atalanta starlet accomplished one key cross and had one shot on track, low effort after he beat his man which was saved by the Forest keeper.
Amad deserves extra possibilities
Antony, then again, had 0 pictures and 0 key passes. Hardly a shock for followers who’ve come to count on the worst from the winger.
The Ivory Coast worldwide received all his duels in comparison with 40% received by Antony. And he additionally received one free-kick and made and received one sort out to win possession again for Ten Hag’s aspect.
There have been numerous reviews linking the younger winger with a attainable mortgage exit in January. However given how efficient he was in his cameo on Saturday, the 21-year-old deserves extra possibilities.
Ten Hag has the prospect to rectify his mistake by beginning Amad within the upcoming FA Cup tie in opposition to Wigan on January 8.
