Robbie Savage says Antony’s first-half showboating moment against FC Sheriff was “embarrassing”. The Brazilian produced his trademark ‘Anturny’ - which sees him drag the ball in a circle with his left foot in one continuous motion - as half-time approached.
He followed this up by overhitting a through-ball, sending it out of play with the score at 0-0, prior to Diogo Dalot’s opener for United just before the break. The incident prompted a sternly disappointed shake of the head from Erik ten Hag, with Dalot also giving Antony an earful.
Whether it was for the party-piece or for another reason, Antony was taken off during the interval, being replaced by Marcus Rashford. While commentating on the match for BT Sport, Savage branded the moment “ridiculous.”
