The £86 million winger for Manchester United, Antony, has been informed by Erik ten Hag that he must merit a spot in his team.
Ten Hag acknowledges that the Brazil international is “impatient” following his lone outing of the season—a late replacement at Brighton in the 89th minute.
In the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford tonight (Tuesday), Antony, 24, is looking for his first start against Barnsley. However, Ten Hag stated: “We have training every day and the players have to earn the right to play.”That’s elite football; that’s professional football. These laws are what they are. The players must contend with one another for positions. You choose the XI with the finest chemistry and dynamic.
He is obviously impatient. He’s struggling to play because he wants to.He’s battling for his job. That is the behavior we anticipate from each and every member of the Manchester United team.
Since accompanying Ten Hag from Ajax to Old Trafford in 2022 and becoming the second most expensive player in the club’s history, Antony has had an utterly miserable career at United.
This season, the United manager has prioritized academy players Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo above him on the right wing. He said, “He has to get over the others, who are doing really well.” We have two very capable people, Amad and Garna. Over the weekend, Marcus Rashford scored.
He needs to recover now, and he is capable of doing so. He can compete with them if he’s acting appropriately.
In his first season at Old Trafford, Ten Hag won the Carabao Cup, and he played down rumors that Ineos, the new co-owner, has bigger goals in mind.”It’s not insignificant, in my opinion,” the Dutchman continued. “The FA Cup and the Carabao Cup are important.” I notice that every team, every owner, and every management are paying attention.
“We want the same thing when teams like Liverpool did last year and win trophies, and I see all the teams fighting for it.” In football, winning trophies is crucial. We want to win every game if we can, and you have five chances.