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Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has urged Erik ten Hag to rethink Antony’s place within the workforce after the winger had one more efficiency to overlook throughout his aspect’s 2-1 loss by the hands of Nottingham Forest.
United fell to the defeat on the Metropolis Floor courtesy of objectives from Nicolas Dominguez and Morgan Gibbs-White.
The Pink Devils’ solely objective was scored by Marcus Rashford however because it turned out, it didn’t depend for a lot.
Antony was undoubtedly certainly one of United’s poorer performers vs. Nuno Espirito Santo’s males. He was thrust into the workforce on account of Rasmus Hojlund being dominated out of the conflict with sickness.
Nevertheless, the Brazilian didn’t justify his choice.
He struggled to beat his man, was poor in his dribbling, was gradual in executing actions on the pitch and nearly each United assault that went down the appropriate flank broke down with him.
It got here as a large reduction when he was taken off within the 53rd minute and Amad Diallo was introduced on in his place.
The Ivorian ahead contributed rather more than Antony, in the course of the restricted time he was on the pitch.
Antony’s woeful show was not misplaced on Schmeichel who informed Supersport (through The Mail), “I actually suppose he [Ten Hag] ought to rethink Antony’s place.”
“He doesn’t give a lot to the workforce. He frustrates his teammates. It’s actually irritating.”
“He’s had a possibility for a very long time, this can be a participant that hasn’t scored this season, he’s not made an help and he’s not scored.”
The 1999 treble winner added, “It’s like he’s probably not understanding the sport.”
As 2023 attracts to an finish, Antony has registered only one Premier League objective in all the calendar yr from the 69 pictures he has tried.
Antony within the Premier League in 2023…
👕 33 appearances
🎯 69 pictures
⚽️ 1 objective
🅰️ 2 assistsA tricky yr for the Brazilian 🇧🇷😔 pic.twitter.com/HDYBhtBM3P
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It’s merely not adequate and he’s actually one of many gamers United ought to be seeking to transfer on as quick as doable.
