This season, Antony has only scored one goal for Man United, in the 7-0 win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. However, that is only a rare positive point in the Brazilian star's performance.
In the Premier League, Antony only came on the field once, in the final minutes of the 1-2 loss to Brighton. Even with very little playing time, the former Ajax star was still criticized for playing superficially and making mistakes in Man United's loss.
Antony has clearly fallen out of favour with Ten Hag, with the Dutchman recently admitting that the 24-year-old is losing patience, but telling him he needs to work harder.
Former player Joe Cole believes that Antony has no hope at Man United. He analyzed the Brazilian star, according to Metro: "The problem with Antony at Man United right now is that he is only suited to the Dutch league. I think the physical demands of the Premier League are too high, which is a big challenge. He has great technical qualities, as evidenced by his performance against Barnsley.
But I don't see him breaking into the Manchester United squad and I don't think that will change anytime soon. As for Antony, I think he wants to leave the team and the Red Devils are waiting for that. He's not an old player and will reach his peak in the next few years, so now is the time to look for a more suitable league."
In the summer of 2022, Antony joined Man United for 86 million pounds. However, the Brazilian star was a huge disappointment, scoring only 5 goals in the Premier League after 2 seasons. Besides, he was also often criticized for his flashy and ineffective playing style on the field.
