Manchester United winger Antony has dropped a hint that he could be starting against Barnsley on Tuesday night on his Instagram.
When Antony made the move from Ajax to Manchester United in the summer of 2022, the Brazilian winger was viewed as a crucial part of Erik ten Hag’s strategy to rejuvenate the squad when he arrived through the door. Having previously thrived under the Dutch manager at Ajax, many expected Antony to have a big impact at Old Trafford.
Following two seasons of inconsistent performances, the 2024/2025 campaign has seen a significant drop in Antony’s playing time. This has led to growing doubts about his future at the club considering the lack of production we’ve seen from him compared to his price tag.
Antony Drops Big Man Utd Hint
He could start against Barnsley
Posting on Instagram, Antony has dropped a huge hint on whether he will be involved against Barnsley in the EFL Cup. The Brazilian winger uploaded a video of himself with a caption hinting that he could return to the starting XI…
“What an amazing memory. Hoping for another great game tonight.”
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Antony Stats Under Ten Hag – Ajax vs Manchester United |
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Statistic |
Ajax |
Manchester United |
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Games |
79 |
83 |
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Goals |
22 |
11 |
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Assists |
20 |
5 |
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Shots per Game |
2.7 |
1.51 |
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Crosses per Game |
0.62 |
0.16 |
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Key Passes per Game |
1.34 |
1.01 |
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Dribbles per game |
1.22 |
1 |
Erik ten Hag is likely to rotate his side against League One Barnsley, giving some of his fringe players an opportunity to impress. Antony has struggled for minutes this season due to the form of Amad Diallo on the right-hand side of attack, so it’s a real chance for Antony to show why he deserves to stay in the side if he is named in the starting XI.
United travel to Crystal Palace at the weekend in the Premier League and only played Southampton a few days ago, so it will be important for ten Hag to rest some of his key stars as well as give others some much-needed minutes.
All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt and WhoScored – accurate as of 17/09/2024
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