Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag dropped a clear message: Antony’s got to step up if he wants more game time. Despite being snagged from Ajax for a cool £82m back in 2022, Antony’s track record hasn’t quite matched the hype. With just five goals and three assists from 55 Premier League games, and only a single goal last season, he’s been left watching from the sidelines more often than not.
This season, Antony’s barely seen the field, with just a minute to his name in a match against Brighton. It’s been a rough go, especially with teammates like Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad Diallo lighting up the scoreboard. These guys aren’t just warming the bench—they’re making each match count.
So, what’s next for Antony? Well, he might just get a shot in the upcoming Carabao Cup game against Barnsley at Old Trafford. But as Ten Hag puts it, it’s all on Antony. The stage is set each day at training, and that’s where he’s got to prove he’s ready to roll.
It’s a tough world in top football, where every minute on the pitch has to be earned. As Rashford and the others keep racking up points, the pressure’s only mounting for Antony. He’s got to show he can outpace the pack. Until then, Ten Hag’s hands are tied—it’s about picking the players who sync best on the field, after all.
Come Tuesday, we’ll see if Antony’s taken his boss’s words to heart. It’s showtime, and not just for him but for anyone stepping onto that grass at Old Trafford. You train hard, you play hard—it’s as simple as that.
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