Erik ten Hag defends Man United's £86m winger Antony after Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand led a chorus of criticism after the Brazilian struggled in loss at Arsenal... but Dutch coach admits he 'must be more direct'

Daily Mail | January 25, 2023

Erik ten Hag has defended Manchester United's £86million winger Antony amid a storm of criticism.

Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand were among the pundits asking whether the Brazilian is contributing enough after United's 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Ten Hag was desperate to sign Antony from his former club Ajax over the summer, but he has yet to chip in with a single assist in United colours - although he has scored five times.

Antony (right) struggled to make an impact as Manchester United were beaten by Arsenal

Erik ten Hag took the winger off with 19 minutes to go, with United losing the match 3-2

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