Erik ten Hag insists Antony's passion is a strength after he was booked for a malicious foul in Manchester United's defeat at Brighton.
Antony was piqued he did not receive a free-kick in the 69th minute and seconds later he hacked down Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
The Brazilian was immediately confronted by Brighton centre-back Lewis Dunk and the pair were both booked. Antony was substituted in the 76th minute.