After slipping in the Old Trafford pecking order, Antony has received a warning from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag that he must battle for his spot in the starting eleven.
During his first transfer window at United, Ten Hag launched a determined attempt to sign Antony from his previous club Ajax, with the Red Devils shelling out an initial £82 million to bring in the Brazilian.
However, with just 11 goals and five assists in 83 games for United in all competitions, the 24-year-old is quickly approaching the status of one of the worst value-for-money acquisitions in Premier League history.
This season, right wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo have both been preferred. Ten Hag, who has always defended Antony, had a minor change of heart at a press conference on Tuesday before the Carabao Cup matchup with Barnsley.
Ten Hag remarked of Antony, “He wants to play, he’s impatient.” “But there are laws in elite football.” You select the squad with the best dynamic and harmony, as well as the one with the greatest probability of winning the game. Players must contend with one another for positions.
“The other players are contributing and are playing so well. He needs to go past them. He must earn the privilege during training.
Amad will reportedly receive a new contract offer from United in the upcoming months, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The Ivorian’s current contract at Old Trafford expires in2025, and while the team may choose to extend it by an additional year, they prefer to lock him down for the long haul.
