Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is please with the performance of expensive winger Antony, who is hoping to build on his Carabao Cup third-round form to the Premier League against Crystal Palace (21 Sept).
The Brazilian star has been the target of criticism from football pundits and fans on social media after just a minute into the third-round League Cup game, where they beat Barnsley 7-0.
Until Tuesday, he played the full 90 minutes, scoring 1 goal from a penalty kick, and playing a role in the Red Devils’ attacking game, showing a determined attitude. These are all things that Ten Hag has always demanded.
“Every player deserves to respond to criticism, like Antony did on Tuesday,” the Dutch coach said.
“You have to train hard, you have to perform well from the start.”
“If you can do it, then you have the right to be used. And whenever the opportunity comes, you have to seize it and do good work.”
Meanwhile, ‘ETH’ hopes that this Saturday’s visit to สมัคร ufabet Selhurst Park will be an opportunity to settle the score after losing 0-4 last season.
“The score of 0-4 that day was justified, but the game this Saturday will be different.”
“I don’t want to compare the situation because in February we were still looking for 11 players to build the team – now we can pick from 18 options.”