Antony finally ends Manchester United goal drought… in behind-closed-doors defeat to Burnley | 1R79L34 | 2024-01-25 16:08:01
Manchester United's Antony has finally discovered the again of the web this season, however it can rely for naught as it was in a behind-closed-doors friendly towards Burnley.
The winger is enduring an terrible sophomore season at Previous Trafford, having failed to score a objective or make an help in 22 appearances up to now.
This has now (type of) come to an end, after he scored from the penalty spot as United misplaced Three-1 to the Clarets at Carrington on Wednesday.
The outcome, and the Brazil worldwide's aim, gained't matter an excessive amount of to Erik ten Hag who was using the friendly as a method to get a number of returning players up to match sharpness.
Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw both played having returned to training earlier this week after a month in the remedy room.
Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Amad Diallo all lately recovered from injuries and all acquired between 45-60 minutes on the pitch as properly, boosting their probabilities of featuring towards Newport County on Sunday.
However, the Purple Devils journey to Wales for his or her FA Cup fourth-round tie with six players nonetheless unavailable either as a result of both damage or participation on the Africa Cup of Nations.
Antony's poor type, off-pitch issues and lack of output since signing from Ajax for £82million have raised questions about his future with the Purple Devils.
Current reviews recommend the 23-year-old could possibly be bought this summer time, with United hoping a Saudi Pro League side will make an offer of at least £50m.
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But the player's agent recently shut down these rumours, saying: 'Antony is concentrated on these 4 months of the season so he can enhance his performance, understanding that he needs to attain objectives and assists.
'That is his focus. Immediately our head is on Manchester United.'
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